Alright folks. It appears that Google has been at it again and released another update for Android Market.
A few features that are noteworthy are that you can use Googles new + feature to rate apps and games, and it now has the capability to set a pin number to be able to purchase an app (anyone with kids with appreciate this!)
Remember that you will need to go into “Settings” – “Applications” and check the box for non-market installations. The plus to this is that you don’t need to have a rooted phone to make this work!
It appears as though the world has started to shake all around us. First there was a 5.3 magnitude in Colorado, then today the east coast got a shake up with a 5.9 with the epicenter in Virginia. Where I am is sort of in between the 2, and I didn’t feel a thing here… (It may help that as a robot I can hover over the ground, though…) So in honor of these natural disasters I present you with a cool earthquake app (and a few bonuses below).
Name:Earthquakes in USA Description: Visualize the location and magnitude of earthquakes happening across the USA, Canada, and Mexico with this informative geology app. Define points of interest and watch readings and data flow onto your phone as quakes happen nearby. Sort quakes by magnitude and date to access quick statistics about seismic activity in North America. Share your findings with others by either copying quake data to the clipboard and pasting it somewhere, or using integrated social networks like Facebook and Google Buzz. -Visualize the location and magnitude of earthquakes happening across the USA, Canada, and Mexico with this informative geology app -Define points of interest and watch readings and data flow onto your phone as quakes happen nearby -Share your findings with others via social networking (Facebook, Google Buzz, and others)
Bonus Apps:
Name:End of TIme? Description: On Dec. 21, 2012, Maya’s “Long Count” calendar marks the end of a 5,126-year era. Some people think this marks the end of time. The Bible says, in so many words, that nobody knows when the end will come. Is this the last day? Get this app and keep track of the Days, Hours, Minutes and Seconds that are left.
Name:Bible from YouVersion.com Description: #1 Android Bible app. The Bible from YouVersion.com – 100% FREE. Get the #1 rated and ranked Bible App for FREE. We want to make it easy for you to read and share God’s Word. 50+ free translations and dozens of reading plans to help you read the Bible and track your progress.
This is a tutorial about how to use Google Voice while you are in a nutshell. No wait. It’s just a simple tutorial about how to use Google Voice. I always get those confused. So, what is Google Voice, and How do you use it?
Google Voice is a few different things all wrapped up together. It can provide you a voicemail number, or be incorporated into your own number as a replacement for your voicemail. It also can provide you with multi-carrier text messaging. This means that you can send a text message to any cell phone on any carrier, using your Google Voice number. Sprint even offers full integration now so you can use your Sprint number as your Google Voice number and not have to deal with 2 numbers.
Another big plus to Google Voice is that you can make international calls through it, without hitting your carrier’s bill. You carrier will just see you call your Google voice number and not the international number, so you can take advantage of the great rates that Google offers. You can also have calls to you Google Voice number forwarded to multiple places, so you can use one number for multiple phones.
The web and Android interfaces are both well designed. Here is the feature list from our friends at Google:
One number. Make calls and send text messages from your Google Voice number.
Voicemail transcription. Voicemails are automatically transcribed to text so you can read them like email.
Free text messages. Send and receive text messages to numbers in the US and Canada for free.
Cheap international calls Make low-priced international calls directly from your mobile device.
Integration. Google Voice integrates with your device’s native address book or Google Contacts.
Custom greetings. Set up different greetings for different callers.
Name: FRG Deluxe Description: Fight off hordes of enemies with an armored robot in this arcade shooter for Android. Unlock different weapons and robot types as you fight your way through 18 challenging levels. Mow down lone enemies with the rapid-fire chaingun, then switch to the shotgun to clear out waves of foes.
Use your skills to stay alive as you complete achievements and challenge yourself across three difficulty levels. Climb your way to the top of the leaderboards with online high score listings!
In FRG Deluxe, players take control of a heavily armed robot on the battlefield fighting off hordes of different enemies. Move and dodge attacks using the touchpad or optical joystick, or touch and drag your robot across the screen to activate boost. Use the Menu button switches between your different unlocked weapons–lock on and fire one of six deadly weapon types to destroy your foes. Gain points by completing different achievements and improving your score, then use them to upgrade your robot with different weapons, armor, and power ratings.
Up to eight players can battle it out in a free-for-all deathmatch. Find online matches with other players in the online games list. Grab your favorite robot and start playing online. With three difficulty settings to choose from, anyone can find a suitable challenge for their skill level. Rack up the points, complete achievements, then compare scores with the rest of the world through OpenFeint’s online leaderboards.
Additional Features: -Play through both normal mode and survival mode. -Change three different settings for each robot: armor, speed, and power. -Learn the basics of gameplay through in-game help documentation.
Some “Best of the Best” accessories for your Android phone:
Description: Story-Based, Hexagon-Shaped, Strategy Puzzle Dark and sinister forces have invaded the colorful world of Everlands. Everlands animals must unite to combine the best of their abilities, together standing against the great threat that casts a shadow over their beloved homeland.
Each animal has unique strengths, weaknesses, and features. Defeat the foes of Everlands through strategy and tactics by combining dozens of animal abilities, leading them through more than 20 carefully prepared levels. Reveal the truth behind the source of mysterious evil in a unique turn-based game.
Game Objective The goal of the game is to win battles by capturing as many enemy hexagons as possible with the strengths and abilities of your animal hexagons. If you manage to gain more than half of the combatants in that round, you win the battle.
Animal Hex health and attack power levels Strategic Gameplay Click on each animal hexagon to see useful information about that animal’s abilities. Based on that description, you place that hexagon on the board to prepare for battle against the enemy. Keep in mind the number and direction of the attack sides of each hex. The sides of your animal’s hex that have no attack direction are undefended. Those are the sides the enemy will try to attack. Ideal placement allows your animal to point its attack in the enemy’s direction, while leaving its undefended sides away from the battle’s front.
Social Networking Features Invite, challenge and compete with your Facebook friends Share your achievements on your Facebook wall Facebook single sign-on support
Some “Best of the Best” accessories for your Android phone:
So you are looking to use your Android phone to keep in touch with people? Well there is an app for that… Actually a bunch of apps for that. Whatever social networking service you use, there is probably an official app, along with a handful of unofficial apps. Here I will cover some best of the best social networking apps.
1. Twitter – 140 characters or less? Twitter is arguably the most used social network site out there. Plus they have an official app that is a full featured app, available for free! Download Here!
2. Facebook – (almost) Everyone I know has a Facebook account. It even becomes one of those awkward situations when someone says they don’t have one… So get the OFFICIAL app that has all the great features you know and love (even chat). Download Here!
3. Google+ – The newest social network out there, Google+ is picking up speed, or at least it will once the whole invite only thing goes away… Set up your circles in style – on your android phone with their OFFICIAL app. Download Here!
4. Reddit – Although it doesn’t have an official app, there is an app out there that has some amazing reviews (“Fixed my cat’s blindness”) so I guess you can’t argue with that. So download “Reddit Is Fun” and see and share your favorite sites. Download Here!
5. LinkedIn – For the professional social networker there is LinkedIn, and for the professional social networker with an android phone there is the OFFICIAL Android LinkedIn app. Update your profile and network your self with all sorts of people. Download Here!
6. StumbleUpon – Less a social network and more an addiction, StumbleUpon is a link sharing service that loads up a randomly shared site right in your browser, or right on your Android phone. You can add a site, or stumble through existing sites. Plus give thumbs up and down. Download Here!
7. Myspace – Wait, is myspace still out there? Well for anyone out there that might still use MySpace, there is an app for that. Has all the major site functions built right in, plus it is an OFFICIAL app. Download Here!
8. Last.fm – The definitive social music site. This app was the first to take your music tastes and twist them into a sort of personalized radio station. With this OFFICIAL app you can also share your musical tastes with the built in scrobbler feature. Download Here!
9. Flickr – Although there is no official app for Flickr, there is an amazing alternative Flicka. It provides all the core features of Flickr and it has an amazing user interface. Download Here!
10. Digg – For the time being it appears as if the official Digg app has been pulled from the market, but there are a few to choose from. I wasn’t a big fan of any of them. If I had to make a decision, though, I would go with DiggDroid, or just use the m.digg.com site through the browser… Download Here!
The release version of the Old Android App for your Android Phones is available for download through the SlideMe.com Appstore. I am happy to say that there have been a good amount of downloads already. So go ahead and download it, and if you like the site and app give us a 5 star rating!
Name: Old Android Free Android App
Description: Tips, tricks and download reviews for you Android powered phone, brought to you by an old bot who has seen a lot of phones and used a lot of apps. You will also find the Amazon Appstore app of the day here daily along with other useful app reviews. www.oldandroid.co.cc
Here are a list of some premium games that you can get for the low low price of 99 cents. If you are looking for some great games at a great price check these out. Also for alittle bit of fun compare these prices to the same app on the Android Market. In most cases you will be looking at $2 or more, so enjoy the HALF OFF!
Name: Angry Birds (ad free) Angry Birds is probably the most popular game out there. This is the ad free version that frees up your screen to hit the target a little more accurately. All for a measly 99 cents! Description:
Description: Feed the Om Nom his candy to keep him happy, without all the ads. Cool physics based game where you have to cut the rome (obviously) at the right time to line up the fall.
Description: One of the first and arguably the best RPGs available for Android. Based on all of the classics from NES and SNES systems. All for under a buck!
Description: Sequel to the above game (duh). A vast improvement to the look of it. If you are more into some of the newer styled RPGs this would be the way to go, otherwise go with the first one.
Description: The classic game of “get the from to the top of the screen”. All the stuff you know and love from the old school game, with a huge improvement in the graphics.
Description: Keep the monsters away from your ice cream. There is a quick play (3 minutes) or the Endless Rainbow mode which is (wait for it…) endless.
