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Google Gesture Search update gets multilingual

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by Jeff Causey on
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Continuing with a batch of Google Android app updates today, like Google+ and Google Music, Google’s Gesture Search app also received a major update. The new version adds support for 40+ languages, although no list of exactly which languages are now supported is readily available. The app lets users draw letters or numbers on the screen and as they do so, the app starts searching through contacts, bookmarks, music, and other information to help the user find the information for which they are searching. With the addition of new languages, users can now write in their native language. This includes languages like Chinese and their extensive characters. Google indicates the app supports the entry of Pinyin initials to find results in traditional Chinese. Gesture Search also supports transliteration between all of the supported languages so a search written out in one language should yield results from other languages.

If you want to check out the free app, you can download it using one of the apps below. You may find it to be a useful way to conduct a device-wide search.

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Google Music app updated and brings forth some nice improvements

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by Macky Evangelista on
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Google has updated their Google Music app and brings forth some great improvements for their All Access users. One of my main gripes about All Access was how ridiculously long it took for songs to be downloaded onto your device no matter what the connection speed was. Thankfully Google has fixed that and songs, even albums, are downloading at a much faster and more dependable rate.

Another problem a lot of people were having is that music streaming using All Access was taking up a lot of their bandwidth, and it looks like Google is trying to fix that problem as this update ensures less data usage. Along with this update are improvements to the search function and overall speed of the app.

How are you enjoying All Access? With the 30 day trial soon ending for the early adopters (such as myself), will you be continuing your subscription or will you be cancelling it and use something else like Spotify? Let me know in the comment section! Links to the app after the break!

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Google+ app for Android receives a fairly huge update

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by Macky Evangelista on
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Today Google updated their Google+ app for Android and gave it some pretty cool new features. First off, notifications are now systemwide, thus when you swipe away a notification or access it, it won’t be repeated on another device that you may own. I know how annoying that can get for some. They’ve also changed the look of notifications by giving you a bell icon if there’s a new notification that needs to be attended to. Along with the update is also a revamped notification tray to match Google’s other apps. For a complete changelog, hit the break!

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Samsung delays Android 4.2.2 for the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II

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According to SamMobile, who is generally extremely reliable with Samsung leaked information, Samsung is delaying the Android 4.2.2 update for both the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II, citing issues with the newer version of TouchWiz in a tweet tonight. Granted, Samsung has some newer, less powerful devices rolling out with Android 4.2.2 on board, so whatever problem they’re having will definitely be fixed sooner rather than later, so I think we can still expect a timeline for the update within a few months. Getting the update to the phones through the carriers is another story, but at least Samsung will have done their part.

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Evernote updated, custom reminders added in wake of iOS, Mac, web updates

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The Evernote team rolled out an update last week adding custom reminder support for iOS, Mac, and their web platform— their Android application was unfortunately left out of all the fun.

But today, Evernote 5.1 was finally released to Android and custom reminders are now available. The update makes it very simple for users to create reminders, and an intuitive alarm icon appears above each note. You can also choose the specific date and time that you receive the reminder and whether or not you want to receive it via email or Android notification as the deadline draws near.

There is also an option to subscribe to reminders, which is perfect for those with business or shared notebooks. Evernote becomes a tool for collaborating on projects and keeping track of deadlines. However, there is no option to set recurring reminders for things such as repeating appointments or paying bills. Hopefully support will be added soon.

Other features included in the update are corrected photo order in multi-shot camera, improved shortcuts, and improved copy/paste in note view. Have any of you gotten the new update yet? What do you think? Check out the link to the app in the Play Store after the break. » Read the rest

Twitter client Falcon Pro now updated to version 2.0

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The best Twitter client on Android (in my opinion) has just gotten better with its recent update to version 2.0. The popular Falcon Pro app now has the multi-user feature, a slightly re-designed UI and another “black” theme if you choose to apply it.

I know plenty have been wanting the multi-user support so I’m sure this update will make plenty of people happy. Links for download will be below!

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Latest Android distribution reveals Ice Cream Sandwich down only 1.9%, Jelly Bean up 4.6%

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The number of phones upgrading from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean is slowing down, as most high-end Android devices are pretty much all shipping with Jelly Bean at this point, or are stuck with Ice Cream Sandwich with no plan for upgrade. The number will eventually come to a steady halt, and this month, the numbers only decreased by 1.9%.

Jelly Bean is up 4.6%, a pretty decent jump up from 3.4%, which I predicted in last month’s distribution update. The total Jelly Bean number of 33% will keep on increasing as more and more devices ship with the latest version of Android, and will keep moving up when 4.3 launches later this year. This month’s total distribution count can be found after the break. » Read the rest

Gmail for Android update begins rolling out with refreshed UI, APK available for download

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by Aditya Thawardas on
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new_gmail_appGmail’s new categorical inbox went live in browsers last week, and the Android app is starting to follow. The new Gmail app is slowly (very slowly) rolling out to users via the Play Store. If you don’t want to wait, however, Android Police has ripped the APK file for all of us to download and enjoy immediately. The update is available in the Play Store, but not everyone can get it. If you’re not one of the lucky few, we provided a download link below of the actual APK.

I’ve gotten a chance to play around with the updated app, and I’m really liking how polished it feels. The sliding navigational drawer, and “slide down to refresh” feature are incredibly smooth. The new contact images with upper case initials with a bright background are also a nice touch. There’s also a little more room to read your emails due to the action bar being moved, which is always helpful. Links after the break.

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NFL.com Fantasy Football 2013 updated for new season, adds new look UI

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With June and the summer months right around the corner, the NFL decided to update their Fantasy Football app well in advance of the start of training camps and the 2013 football season. Of course, any app connected to real life sports leagues needs regular updates to keep teams and players up to date and the latest release from the NFL achieves that. More importantly, the NFL spent some time in the design lab and has given the app a new, fresh look. The new UI is influenced by the Android Holo guidelines, but the NFL did not stick as close to them as other recent app updates have done.  » Read the rest

Root Explorer update features tabbed interface, cloud storage support, and improved notifications

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root_explorer_updateRoot Explorer is one of the top file management apps around for Android users, due in large part to its straightforward approach and simplified style. Still, the user interface was a bit dated until today’s update. The app has added tabs for easy navigation, as well as a few extra interface tweaks including a new action bar and fully customizable list icons. Looks aren’t the only thing that has changed, as Root Explorer now syncs with Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net, or any standard SMB server. In addition, processes can now occur in the background, with notification alerts to let you know what’s happening.

You can find the change log after the break, as well as a download link for the updated app. » Read the rest

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