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[Download] Google Hangouts app updated to v1.0.2, welcomed bug fixes and performance Improvements
Posted by admin in News on June 5, 2013
We don’t know about you guys, but the new Google Hangouts app that took the place of Gtalk is pretty amazing. While it still misses the mark a little without in app texting options, it is a dramatic improvement over the old app. We use it daily with the team and our friends. Hangouts is currently in a staged roll out update that will move it to version 1.0.2. With the update comes some fixes for a couple of fairly large issues, along with some of the usual performance improvements.
In 1.0.2 they have solved a double notification issue that was apparently plaguing many of you out there. This is the first i have heard about the problem, but for those getting a message on the new hangouts and the old Gtalk app on your device will be pleased that it should be gone. The audio issues faced in video calls on Android 2.3x devices, including the super amazing Droid Charge, should be resolved also. Again, a great thing since Gingerbread still has a fairly large user base still. There are other bug fixes and performance improvements that aren’t listed, but we imagine they are all minor things that just make the experience a bit better.
You might not see the new update right away as Google is pushing it out in stages with the new Play Store roll out options. We will keep our eyes peeled and see if we can snag it and get it out to you guys like us who have the patience of 3-year-old for updates. Check the Play Store though, you might have the update waiting for you already.
Hangouts Play Store Link
Update: Got our hands on the APK for the latest update. If you are a bit impatient, or could really use those fixes now, hit the link below and pick it up. Thanks for share Mattew!
Download – Hangouts v1.0.2
Mirror – Hangouts v1.0.2
Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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Dropbox update adds improved photo viewing, support for six languages
Every Dropbox photo can now be viewed in one place
More improvements in the way of picture handling have been added to Dropbox for version 2.3.5. In a recent update we saw albums and photo sharing added to Dropbox; with the latest update, we now get a better way to view stored photos from within the app. All previously uploaded photos will now be displayed for easy viewing in the photos section of the picture tab.
Localization also has been improved, with Dropbox learning six new languages: Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The change log of v2.3.5 also boasts "tons of performance improvements."
The update is live right now in the Play Store for Dropbox users. Hit the link above to install or update.
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AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Express getting Jelly Bean update today
Google Now, performance improvements and other features hit this mid-level Android smartphone
AT&T this morning announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available for its Samsung Galaxy Express smartphone. With the update you'll get the "Project Butter" performance improvements, updates to the notification area and, most important, you'll be able to rock Google Now, with all its prediction and search capabilities.
You'll also get "Blocking Mode," which lets you turn off calls and notifications for a specific period of time. Plus, you'll get a new data usage calculator.
You can snag the update now by going to Settings>About device>Software update>Check for updates. You'll need to be on Wifi.
Source: AT&T
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AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Express getting Jelly Bean update today
Google Now, performance improvements and other features hit this mid-level Android smartphone
AT&T this morning announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available for its Samsung Galaxy Express smartphone. With the update you'll get the "Project Butter" performance improvements, updates to the notification area and, most important, you'll be able to rock Google Now, with all its prediction and search capabilities.
You'll also get "Blocking Mode," which lets you turn off calls and notifications for a specific period of time. Plus, you'll get a new data usage calculator.
You can snag the update now by going to Settings>About device>Software update>Check for updates. You'll need to be on Wifi.
Source: AT&T
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AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Express getting Jelly Bean update today
Google Now, performance improvements and other features hit this mid-level Android smartphone
AT&T this morning announced that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is now available for its Samsung Galaxy Express smartphone. With the update you'll get the "Project Butter" performance improvements, updates to the notification area and, most important, you'll be able to rock Google Now, with all its prediction and search capabilities.
You'll also get "Blocking Mode," which lets you turn off calls and notifications for a specific period of time. Plus, you'll get a new data usage calculator.
You can snag the update now by going to Settings>About device>Software update>Check for updates. You'll need to be on Wifi.
Source: AT&T
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Chrome update adds performance improvements, background audio
Chrome for Android (stable, not beta) has just received a big update with mostly behind the scenes performance enhancements. Google is claiming improved scrolling and pinch-to-zoom performance, along with faster interactive pages because of the latest V8 javascript engine. The update has also expanded HTML5 support, which is very important. Each of these background improvements may not be noticeable, but an overall faster browser surely is.
The most user-facing feature included in this update is that background audio will now continue to play when Chrome is running in the background. This is a huge deal for users that like to stream audio (or audio from a video) directly from websites while Chrome is minimized or the screen is off. You can grab this latest update from the Play Store link at the top of the post.
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Google Drive gets support for streaming videos
The Google Drive Android app just received an update that includes a much needed feature, video streaming. This means that you can now watch any of your stored videos on your Android phone or tablet. You will need Android 3.0 or above to get your stream on, which covers about 50% of the user base. They also added pinch-to-zoom support for presentations and a few bug fixes. If you already have Google Drive, head over to the Play Store to get your update or hit one of the links below to get the app.
List of changes
- Performance improvements across the whole app
- Support for streaming video files on Honeycomb+
- Pinch to Zoom support in presentation viewer
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Come comment on this article: Google Drive gets support for streaming videos
Amazon Mobile App Finally Works In Canada, Loblaws Developers Scramble To Catch Up
Attention, kind neighbours to the north: the Amazon Mobile app now works with the Amazon.ca website. The latest update doesn’t add any extra features, but Canadians can browse their own store, the US store, and stores from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, China and Japan. For Americans (and Americans only) Amazon is also offering a “Subscribe and Save” promotion: subscribe to regular monthly deliveries of five items or more and you’ll save fifteen percent on the total cost. This deal isn’t exclusive to the app – check it out here from your browser.
Other additions to the app include bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Amazon Mobile App Finally Works In Canada, Loblaws Developers Scramble To Catch Up was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Google Drive Android app update brings video streaming and more
The latest update for the Google Drive app has landed in the Google Play Store. The update is probably not what could be considered major, however there does seem to be enough to consider it worthwhile. Those updating will see the version number go up to 1.1.592.10 and that will bring some performance improvements and bug fixes as well as two new features.
Google didn’t specify the specific performance improvements and instead have said that they are “across the whole app.” The same goes for the bug fixes, Google described this as the general sounding “bug fixes and other improvements.” Both points were nice to see, but again, nothing that will have anyone overly excited. After all, the Google Drive app on Android (at least in our experience) had been pretty solid.
Moving on and we come to the first of the two new features — pinch to zoom. More specifically, this update brought pinch to zoom support in the presentation viewer. This one will probably be a bit more beneficial for those on a smartphone with a smaller screen as opposed to someone with a larger smartphone or tablet, but either way, you can now zoom while in the presentation viewer.
The video streaming support. This one comes with a catch in support. While the Google Drive app supports Froyo (2.2) or later, the streaming video is only for those running Honeycomb (3.0) or later. Needless to say, it is simple enough — once your video is uploaded to Drive you will be able to stream it directly in the app. Just click the video and then click the “open” to begin playing. Other options for the videos including making it available for offline use and seeing who has access to the video.
[via Google Play Store]
Google Drive update brings pinch-to-zoom in presentation view
Google Drive for Android received a pretty decent upgrade in the Play Store today, and it’s something those of you with gripes about the presentation viewer will be happy about. You can now perform pinch-to-zoom operations within the viewer so you can read slides a lot more easily. We’re surprised it took Google this long to implement the change, but I’ll repeat the age-old saying that never quite loses its luster: it’s better late than never.
Other key changes have been made to the Google Drive app, as well. Google says performance improvements have been made across the “whole up,” though we aren’t let in on how, exactly, performance will be improved. Whether this means faster connectivity or smoother UI operations we can’t say, but either way we aren’t complaining.
Support for streaming video files is now enabled for devices on Android 3.0 and higher, and some other bug fixes and improvements have been made. If you’re in love with Google Drive as much as I am and you often find yourself needing to do your bidding on the go, be sure to grab the upgrade at your earliest convenience. It’s in the Play Store is a 7.2MB download.
Google Drive App Receives Update, Allows for Pinch to Zoom in Presentation Viewer
This morning, the Drive team over at Google pushed out an updated Android application for the masses. Inside, users can now pinch to zoom inside the presentation viewer, Honeycomb (time to upgrade, folks) users can stream videos, and there are performance and stability improvements throughout the application. What’s in this version: Performance improvements across the whole [...]
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Press for Android updated with performance fixes
Popular Google Reader app Press has been updated with new performance improvements, as well as various bug fixes. The second update for the app brings it up to version 1.1.1, and since updating we're noticing that the app does seem a good bit nippier — especially when syncing large numbers of unread articles.
If you'd previously tried out Press but had been put off by issues with speed and responsiveness, now might be the chance to give it another try. You can find the download link above; as always, it's a free download for those running Android 4.0 and above. Existing users can update by heading to the "My Apps" section in the Google Play Store app.
More: Press: Google Reader done right, or just different?
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Instapaper Android app update brings new features and bug fixes
Those using the Instapaper app may want to fire up the Play Store and grab this latest update. The update has brought the Instapaper app up to version 1.2, however perhaps more important — it has brought a mix of fixes and improvements as well as some new features. Just to begin with, the update changelog notes performance improvements and bug fixes.
Nothing specific as to which bugs were taken care of, however it is hard to complain when things are getting fixed. Same goes for the performance improvements — nothing specific as to what or how, but improvements are generally a welcomed thing. Moving to something more important, the new features.
These include Pagination, which is the ability to scroll by full pages and the ability to scroll by tilting. These can both be adjusted by heading into the Settings under the option for Scroll Mode. This update also added in-line footnotes and a sepia mode. Those looking for the sepia mode should remain in the Settings and check under the option for Background. Of course, the Light and Dark options both remain available.
Additionally, this update also added something new, it is called The Feature. This is a section of editor recommended articles and looks like it could be nice for those who have reached the end of the Instapaper queue. Well, that is assuming one is able to reach the end of their Instapaper queue. With that, the Instapaper app remains available for devices running Android 2.3.3 or later and priced at $2.99. Of course, this update is free for those who have previously purchased the app.
[via Google Play]
SwiftKey Flow beta updated with performance improvements, bug fixes
Four weeks on from the original SwiftKey Flow beta launch, a new version of the app is available. The new version 4.0.0.61 of the trace-enabled keyboard features improved performance, as well as fixes for a number of bugs identified over the past month –
- Flow-through-space autocommit: if you flow-through space but mess up your last word, all the prior words will be inserted (instead of losing all the words)
- Flow in landscape on tablets (not on split layout with numpad)
- Battery usage improved (when flowing and when not in use)
- Performance of flowing and tapping improved
- Longpress of bottom-right (smiley/enter) button now works
- Fixed some force close issues
- Fixed some memory leaks
- Predictions not lost when changing keyboard layout (e.g to symbols)
- Fixed DOuble CApitalization issue
The new version is available for tablets and phones over at the source link below. Remember that SwiftKey Flow is still in beta, so the app won't be as stable as the current version of SwiftKey 3.1 on Google Play. (A list of known issues can also be found at the source link.)
Source: SwiftKey blog
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Android Dropbox app updated to v2.2.2, brings ability to move files and folders
One of the most popular cloud storage solutions out there has received an update. Their last major update brought the popular Photos tab. This newest update, I’m sure, will be a popular one also as they’ve finally added the ability to move files and folders from within the app itself – no other device necessary. Nice. Besides this long-awaited feature comes the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. If you’ve already got the app loaded, go ahead and update. If not, you can grab the app below.
Android Dropbox app updated to v2.2.2, brings ability to move files and folders
One of the most popular cloud storage solutions out there has received an update. Their last major update brought the popular Photos tab. This newest update, I’m sure, will be a popular one also as they’ve finally added the ability to move files and folders from within the app itself – no other device necessary. Nice. Besides this long-awaited feature comes the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. If you’ve already got the app loaded, go ahead and update. If not, you can grab the app below.
Gmail 4.2 update now live for non-Nexus devices
Google released an update to the Gmail app in the Play Store, bringing it up to version 4.2. That brings the application up to speed with the version that ships with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and updated Galaxy Nexus. Some of the improvements include auto-fitting text in emails and pinch-to-zoom within emails. Pinch-to-zoom must be enabled by going into settings and checking Auto-fit messages. They’ve also added some cool new swiping features to archive and delete messages. Those features are only available on Android 4.0 and above, though, so if you’re below that, you’ll still get some performance improvements, but not the new gestures and swiping. Hit the break to get your hands on the update.
Gmail 4.2 update now live for non-Nexus devices
Google released an update to the Gmail app in the Play Store, bringing it up to version 4.2. That brings the application up to speed with the version that ships with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and updated Galaxy Nexus. Some of the improvements include auto-fitting text in emails and pinch-to-zoom within emails. Pinch-to-zoom must be enabled by going into settings and checking Auto-fit messages. They’ve also added some cool new swiping features to archive and delete messages. Those features are only available on Android 4.0 and above, though, so if you’re below that, you’ll still get some performance improvements, but not the new gestures and swiping. Hit the break to get your hands on the update.
Gmail 4.2 update now live for non-Nexus devices
Google released an update to the Gmail app in the Play Store, bringing it up to version 4.2. That brings the application up to speed with the version that ships with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and updated Galaxy Nexus. Some of the improvements include auto-fitting text in emails and pinch-to-zoom within emails. Pinch-to-zoom must be enabled by going into settings and checking Auto-fit messages. They’ve also added some cool new swiping features to archive and delete messages. Those features are only available on Android 4.0 and above, though, so if you’re below that, you’ll still get some performance improvements, but not the new gestures and swiping. Hit the break to get your hands on the update.
Gmail 4.2 update now live for non-Nexus devices
Google released an update to the Gmail app in the Play Store, bringing it up to version 4.2. That brings the application up to speed with the version that ships with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and updated Galaxy Nexus. Some of the improvements include auto-fitting text in emails and pinch-to-zoom within emails. Pinch-to-zoom must be enabled by going into settings and checking Auto-fit messages. They’ve also added some cool new swiping features to archive and delete messages. Those features are only available on Android 4.0 and above, though, so if you’re below that, you’ll still get some performance improvements, but not the new gestures and swiping. Hit the break to get your hands on the update.
Gmail 4.2 update now live for non-Nexus devices
Google released an update to the Gmail app in the Play Store, bringing it up to version 4.2. That brings the application up to speed with the version that ships with the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and updated Galaxy Nexus. Some of the improvements include auto-fitting text in emails and pinch-to-zoom within emails. Pinch-to-zoom must be enabled by going into settings and checking Auto-fit messages. They’ve also added some cool new swiping features to archive and delete messages. Those features are only available on Android 4.0 and above, though, so if you’re below that, you’ll still get some performance improvements, but not the new gestures and swiping. Hit the break to get your hands on the update.
Gmail 4.2 update now available for non-Nexus devices
Just a quick heads up that there's an update to your Gmail app that brings you the same version that we've been enjoying on the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.2. That means you've got swipe to archive/delete, zoom into HTML e-mails (be sure to turn it on in the settings) and other bad-assery. The full update's available for any device on Android 4.0 and above. Here's that changelog:
- Auto-fit messages to screen and message zooming
- Swipe messages to archive or delete
- Attach photos and videos from within Gmail
- Larger photo previews and gallery view for photo attachments
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
If you're on Android 2.2 (and above), you'll get new labels for third-party app developers, and other performance improvements.
Hit the Play Store app on your phone (or the link above) to get your update on.
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Chrome For Android Updated, Brings ‘Stability Fixes And Performance Improvements’
Well would you look at that. Seems our favorite – but admittedly still flawed – browser just got itself a little update. No, it’s not the developer update we mentioned yesterday (that would be fast) – it’s actually just a little bug fixer.
This version update includes a number of stability fixes and performance improvements.
The early reports seem to be pretty good – we’re already hearing that there’s a noticeable performance boost. I personally don’t have that many issues with Chrome these days (it has come a long way over the last several months), but I’ll take any improvements they want to offer up.
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Chrome For Android Updated, Brings ‘Stability Fixes And Performance Improvements’ was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Google+ Gets Updated To Bring Even More Functionality To Users
One of the fastest growing social networks just got a nifty little update to its mobile app. The new update brings the app to various versions depending on your device, but brings some minor bug fixes and performance improvements in addition to the expanded ability to:
- View, post and comment from mobile
- Discover people and topics more easily using ‘Find people’
- Access photos from posts with 1-click
Something else that’s definitely worth noting is the fact that most users will be able to take advantage of a new home screen widget re-design, giving even more flexibility to users. The update is available now in the Play Store so if you haven’t updated yet, be sure to hit the Play Store link or scan the QR code below.
Rhapsody for Android now sports personalized recommendations
Rhapsody, the streaming music app, has released an update to it’s Android app. You’ll now find personalized recommendations on the home screen based on what you’ve listened to in the past. A UI overhaul and performance improvements to offline playback are also included with this latest update. Additionally, you’ll find full screen album art, swipe to skip, shuffle and repeat features, and queue enhancements as part of the update. All of the old features that you’ve gotten used to and like are all still there. I personally don’t use Rhapsody, but do we have any readers that do? What are your thoughts?
Rhapsody for Android updated with personalized recommendations
Rhapsody's subscription-based music app for Android has been updated with personalized recommendations on the home screen based on what you've previously listened to and what time of day it is. That last part is very reminiscent of what Songza's offering, though the update also includes a UI overhaul, and some performance improvements for offline playback.
As always, Rhapsody offers the usual streaming music features, including creating playslists, sharing tunes out to Facebook, and offline caching.
Any Rhapsody subscribers out there, or are the existing free streaming alternatives good enough for you? What's your favorite on-demand mobile music app?
Source: Rhapsody
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Foursquare updates their app with a sleek new check-in screen
Since Foursquare’s complete make over in June the social media company has continued to improve the app to make it more user friendly. The most recent update brings a cleaner look to the check-in screen. Now there are sliders for sharing the check-in with Facebook or Twitter and one for including friends. Like any update it also comes with some performance improvements, so if you are an avid Foursquare user, hit the break for the Play Store download links.
Google Play Magazines adds content for Australia, improvements for all
As part of Google’s improvements to the Google Play store during 2012, this past summer they announced the addition of magazines and TV shows. The announcement was made in conjunction with Google I/O and the Google Nexus 7 tablet release. Today Google released an update to the app making it available for users in Australia. Along with the new content, Google also indicates general improvements for all users have been included in this latest update, including performance improvements in page flipping and rendering.
If you are interested in upgrading or grabbing the Google Play Magazines app and giving it a try, hit one of the download links below.
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