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California Court Says Using Mapping Apps Behind The Wheel Is Okay

Google-Maps-icon Many states, California included, have passed strict laws in recent years meant to reduce distracted driving caused by cell phones. However, the laws lag behind the technology, and that has led to some conflicting opinions on what the statutes mean. After some legal wrangling, a California court of appeals has ruled that it is not illegal to use mapping software while driving.


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The case stems from a ticket issued to a driver back in 2012.





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IMDb v4.2 Beta Update Adds Slide-Out Hamburger Navigation, Cleans Up The Busy Action Bar

IMDb-Thumb The IMDb app is an immensely useful piece of software to have installed on a mobile phone. I don't open it often, but once I'm in the mood to hit up the local theater, there's the app, just ready to serve me the latest trailers, movie showtimes, and ticket prices. The beta version of the app has reached 4.2, and it's tidying things up a bit. Options that were crowding up the Action Bar have now been moved into a slide-out navigation menu.





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ASUS names several PadFone models that’ll be updated to Android 4.4

It seems as though the rollout of Android 4.4 to existing hardware is finally getting into full swing, with devices like the Moto X, HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 all getting their updates in recent months. Now another manufacturer has announced that it, too, is getting in on the Android 4.4 update action.


ASUS recently confirmed that several of its PadFone devices will soon receive updates to Android 4.4. The lucky PadFones that will definitely be sinking their teeth into KitKat in the coming months are the PadFone 2, PadFone Infinity, PadFone A80 and New PadFone Infinity. Here’s what ASUS’s rollout schedule looks like:



  • PadFone 2: All models to be updated by the end of Q2 2014

  • PadFone Infinity: Update to hit units in Asia and Russia by end of Q2 2014

  • PadFone A80: European rollout to begin by end of Q2 2014

  • New PadFone Infinity: Rollout planned for for Q3 2014


ASUS notes that, in addition to a bump up to Android 4.4, these updates will also include the ZenUI that we saw on its new ZenFone hardware back at CES. There’s no word yet on what other changes might be included, but the combination of KitKat and ASUS’s ZenUI ought to give owners of these PadFone models quite a few new goodies to play with.


The news of these impending updates is pretty exciting for PadFone users, especially those folks that are rocking the PadFone 2, which was originally introduced way back in late 2012. Now we just have to wait for these rollouts to get underway. ASUS says that it’ll share more information regarding the timing of these updates at a later date, so stay tuned and I’ll update you with those details as soon as I get ‘em.





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Memory Booster (Full Version) v5.8 Apk

Developer: IMOBLIFE Co. Ltd Version: v5.8 Requires Android: 1.6 and up Overview Memory Booster is a highly effective mobile memory & RAM maximizing tool specially designed for both Android smartphone and tablet users. It is built to handle the difficult yet crucial issue of memory management for all Android devices. Memory Booster reclaims lost memory […]


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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for February 27, 2014

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!


Carriers


Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and LG Pad 8.3 to possibly arrive on Verizon March 6


New leaked press render suggests the LG L90 will head to T-Mobile


Chromecast


AllCast receives updated UI, Muzei support


Gaming


Google Developer Day planned as part of Game Developers Conference 2014



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Project Ara smartphones could be as cheap as $50


Sundar Pichai talks about relationship with Samsung and future phones


Google Developer Day planned as part of Game Developers Conference 2014


Hands free voice search added to Google Chrome Beta


Google moving its mysterious barge to Stockton next week


Hardware


LTE Category 6 Demoed at MWC by Qualcomm and Samsung


Phones


Android and ZenUI software upgrades announced for ASUS Padfone 2 and Padfone Infinity


“The all new HTC One” name is confirmed thanks to leak


Successor to the HTC Butterfly S in the works


New leaked press render suggests the LG L90 will head to T-Mobile


Nokia X Series not coming to the US, Korea, Canada, or Japan


Security


KNOX embedded devices from Samsung receive mobile industry’s first Common Criteria certification


Android is about to get even more secure – here’s how


Tablets


Android and ZenUI software upgrades announced for ASUS Padfone 2 and Padfone Infinity


[Deal] Pick up an LG G Pad 8.3 on Newegg for $224.99


Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and LG Pad 8.3 to possibly arrive on Verizon March 6


Updates


Android and ZenUI software upgrades announced for ASUS Padfone 2 and Padfone Infinity


Wearables


Moov is your new personal fitness coach


Miscellaneous


Amazon talking to music labels about streaming service




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Google moving its mysterious barge to Stockton next week

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We’d recently heard that Google was planning on moving its massive barge after the California state agency asked that the search giant either file a building permit or move locations. Google opted to move as opposed to the permit, and it’s looking like the new location will be Stockton, still in California.


If the weather agrees, Google plans on setting sail for Stockton early next with its barge to finish construction. We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the move happens and when (or if) Google actually finishes construction on their floating showroom.


source: CNet




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Fix Android Apps From Lagging

Quitting and restarting your device occasionally become the only solution fixes the problem when your app run lagging. this happen almost on most app on you handphone and many of us noted an unfortunate combination of slower feed load times and an uptick in overall bugginess. dont worry, deal with a misbehaving app can be […]


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Amazon talking to music labels about streaming service

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It seems that Amazon is in talked with a number of the major record labels about putting together their own Spotify style streaming service. Sources reveal that Amazon has been engaging in talks with labels to try and make this service happen, though that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will happen.


A source from a music label has reported that Amazon isn’t really close to getting the service off the ground because of the fact that Amazon is asking for a large discount off of the price that labels have given to services like Spotify, Beats, and so on.


The idea is that the service will be part of Amazon Prime, with Amazon reportedly considering raising the price of Amazon Prime by as much as $40 per year, up to $119 per year.


Amazon has been hiring a number of executives with a music industry background, such as Michael Paull from Sony, who is now the head of Amazon’s digital music operations.


Source: Recode




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The OnePlus One will be priced significantly under $400

Smartphone pricing has been outrageous for a long time. Paying $600 and up for a smartphone is tough to swallow, and the reason people find it so easy is due to 2 year contracts subsidizing prices to $200 and lower. But the industry is slowly but surely moving away from contracts, and phone prices have to get lower.


The first step was the Moto G, which offers very nice mid range specs for only $180 off contract. Then we have devices with high end specs launching for under $600 off contract, which is an improvement already. But according to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, the new OnePlus One will be significantly under $400.


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The OnePlus One is going to be the first device designed together with CyanogenMod and running the software out of the box. The CEO of the company took the time to make fun of statements like “It’ll be under $500″ when the actual price is $499, and said that the OnePlus One will actually be under $400. This could mean anything, like $380 or even lower. Even so, such a price for what should be a high end smartphone is actually really nice.


We hope to see smartphone pricing plummet within the next few years, as companies like OnePlus, Motorola, and others show companies how to build amazing phones that don’t cost a crazy amount of money. I think the industry is heading in that direction, and I’m excited to see how it turns out. I’m also excited to see what the OnePlus One is like, are you?


Via: Phandroid

Source: Facebook, +Pete Lau





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[Bonus Round] Mikey Shorts, Tilt to Live 2, Artillery Strike, Card Wars Adventure Time, And NothingElse

nexusae0_bonusicon_thumbWelcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a speed-running platformer, an unconventional space shooter, a Battleship-inspired defense game, an Adventure Game CCG, and a spooky point-and-click adventure.





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[New Game] Touch Foo Releases Swordigo Hack-And-Slash Platformer Into The Play Store Entirely For Free

Swordigo-Thumb Swordigo first came to Android as a part of Humble Mobile Bundle 3, and while it's usually difficult to snag a game for a lower price than pay-what-you-want, this time you can. Developer Touch Foo has released the game into the Play Store as a free download. Swordigo is well-rated on the Apple App Store, and it looks like a pretty safe bet if you're in the mood for an attractive, action-packed platformer.





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Hands free voice search added to Google Chrome Beta

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Google has added the ability to search the web with your voice in the newest release of Google Chrome Beta. Just like in Google Now, users can initiate the search by saying “Ok Google”, after which you simply say what you want to search. This feature will be rolled out to U.S. English users on Windows, Mac and Linux over the next few days.


Not only can this feature be used for search, but a number of other features will also be added. For example, you can say “Ok Google, set a timer for 30 minutes.”



In the latest update, users can also set up supervised users on multiple devices, making it easier to manage how your family members explore the Internet. If you create a supervised user on one device, you can use the new “import” function on other devices, provided they’re associated with the same account. You can do this by clicking on the “Users” section in Settings, and then clicking on “Import an existing user.”


Source: Chrome Blogspot




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Google’s Verify Apps security updating to always scan for threats

Android security has always been a hot topic in the media media. The way people talk about it, you’d expect reports of malware-infected phones every day. But thanks to Google, Android is very safe and secure from malware. Even when new malware does surface, Google makes sure nearly all Android devices are safe as quickly as possible.


Google has two systems to fight malware. The first is Verify Apps, a local system that scans each app when it’s sideloaded. It’ll scan for malicious actions, like SMS abuse or malware spreading, and will warn you if it finds anything dangerous. The second is the server side system on Google Play, which scans all apps on the Play Store for safety and security. Anywhere you install apps from, Google has you covered.


Remember the “Master Key” vulnerability that people got pretty mad about? It was publicized one day, and Google rolled out protection from it the next. Verify Apps was updated with the security measure a few weeks later, long before devices would’ve gotten software updates to protect them. Google claims that there were no exploit attempts on a device before the security was put in place. It shows how safe Android really is, and a lot of it is thanks to Google (and the rest is common sense).


Now Verify Apps is getting a significant change in the next Google Play Services update. Instead of scanning apps as soon as they are installed, the service will scan apps continuously to check for suspicious actions that weren’t detected initially. This update will be rolling out to every device with Android 2.3 and higher in the next couple of weeks. And as always, Verify Apps is an opt-in service, so you can disable it at any time.


Security isn’t a big issue on Android and it hasn’t been for a long time. An open market can be done well, and Google has proven that time and time again. Of course, you should still practice common sense and not install suspicious apps or app files from sources that you don’t trust. If you accidentally do, though, know that Google has you covered.





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[New Game] Out There, A Sci-Fi Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Game Has Drifted Into The Play Store

OT Are you ready for a sci-fi adventure with aliens, spaceships, and lots of lasers blowing stuff up? Well, you get two of those in the hotly anticipated choose-your-own-adventure game Out There. It's available now on Android, and it ought to be compatible with almost all devices.



In Out There, you play the part of an astronaut waking up from cryogenic hyper-naptosis (or something) far away from Earth. You must survive and make your way through space to unravel a mystery and save mankind.





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Android is about to get even more secure – here’s how

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The security of Android has always been a question for users, mainly because of the fact that there’s so much malware out there. Despite this, many people simply don’t understand how security on Android works.


Android is actually about to get even better than it already is in terms of security. Over the next few weeks, Google will soon be rolling out an update that will enable devices to monitor for apps that could potentially cause a problem. This will be found in an upgrade to the “Verify Apps” function that was first launched in Android 4.2.



Currently the Verify Apps function watches for apps that you download and install manually, without going through the Google Play Store. When you install the app, the function searches for any code that could be harmful, and notifies you if it finds any. In the upcoming upgrade, the Verify Apps function will continue to monitor apps after they’re installed and it will run silently in the background until it detects something potentially harmful.


Verify Apps will work in conjunction with a server side system that scans all apps updated to the Google Play Store. It will also take advantage of Google’s Android Safety Net, which detects everything that could potentially go wrong on your device.


The ultimate goal is that there is no point of failure in the Android operating system, protecting users as much as possible.


The Verify Apps update will roll out to all devices with Android 2.3 or higher, so pretty much all Android devices will get the update.


Source: Computer World




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Google+ 4.3 Android app update brings horde of new photo features

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Google+ users can look forward to a new upgrade sitting in the Google Play Store, with Vic Gundotra telling us that this is another one that’s all about making the photo experience more awesome than it already is.


The biggest feature for some folks will be the ability to edit a photo on one device, and seamlessly continue where you left on another device — all the while maintaining the original copy. Google is calling this “non-destructive editing” for what it’s worth, but it doesn’t need a cool name to be awesome.


We’re also getting a host of brand new filters and creative tools such as built-in crop and rotate, and some of Snapseed’s best post-processed image tweaks. An “all” view will show you all of your devices from the cloud and from the device you’re viewing the photos on.


Finally, you can now jump between photos by date in the “all” view to give you an easy way to flip through the tons of photos you’ve likely backed up to the cloud.


Of course, Google is electing to roll this one out gradually so it may not hit your device right away. You’ll want to be patient as it could take a few days to reach everyone. If you’re not against checking, though, then head here and see if you can’t get in on all the new goodies.




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ASUS details Android 4.4 KitKat upgrades for several PadFone devices

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ASUS has just announced plans to bring the upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat and the newest version of their Zen UI to several of their tablet and phone devices. The list isn’t terribly long, though we imagine ASUS isn’t done evaluating their plans for the entirety of their portfolio. Look straight ahead for the official list, including the regions they’re going out in and the time frames you can expect them:



Unfortunately that’s all we know for now, though the Taiwanese company did promise to share more accurate release date information as we get closer to these respective windows. We also don’t have a clue what the upgrades will add on the ASUS side of things, though everything from the base KitKat upgrade — including NFC host card emulation, SMS and home-screen management, and more — should be standard affair.


[via ASUS]




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Reddit Is Fun Beta Update Adds Pull-To-Refresh, Expands Mail Notification Settings, Separates 'New' And 'Rising' Content, And More

redditisfun-Thumb Reddit Is Fun is a minimalist third-party client that keeps your focus on the task at hand - Redditing. Unfortunately, there's been a few areas where the app could use some work. The current version lacks pull-to-refresh and doesn't provide the ability to stop checking modmail (notifications for moderators) independently of regular mail. Clicking on New also serves a pop-up to select New or Rising every time, rather than just showing new content.





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[New Game] Dual Survivor's Multitasking-Based Gameplay Will Wreck Your Brain And Leave You Cross-Eyed

DualSurvivor-Thumb If you play games to relax, it might be in your best interest to leave this page right away. Here are forty other games you could consider instead. Don't worry, we won't hold it against you. You see, contrary to how it looks, Dual Survivor isn't an action game. Things shoot at you, but you do not get to shoot back. Your goal is just to protect your cargo as best as you can, only you're not simply maneuvering one energy core around various threats, you're transporting two.





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HTC Releases New Teaser for M8

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With HTC set to unveil their next flagship on March 25th, they have plenty of time to ramp the hype machine. Their newest video tells us about the HTC One’s greatest features like the BoomSound front facing speakers which really did set the bar for speaker sound quality on smartphones. They also revealed the “All-New HTC One” (codenamed M8) would feature even better sound, which is to be expected because it’s the next generation!



This was Video #1 so I’m sure there are going to be many of these type of teasers until the event.


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