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2012-06-13T01:30:00.000-07:00

Genre: Sports
Language: English
File Size: 25770 KB
Support system version: 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800
Description: Step right into racing action at Konrad Grand Prix!
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2012-06-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

Genre: Puzzle
Language: English
File Size: 22740 KB
Support system version: 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800
Description: From the makers of the award winning Math Blaster series! Over 20 years making math fun!
Hop on your HyperCycle and discover math facts like you’ve never seen them before! Race through levels shooting and dodging fast-flying obstacles to reach the Alien Boss! Use your math skills and smarts to battle and defeat the Alien Boss and unlock new weapons, ammo and more levels!
Reviews:
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? "The fast pace of the tunnels and obstacles adds excitement to the game and breaks up the Math practice." - The iPhone Mom
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? 6 subjects available: Addition is free! Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, and Standard Form are in-app purchases.
? Space theme and boss battle is free. Other levels like the Lava level and Jungle level are in-app purchases.
? Available in English and Spanish!
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Mini Ninja - Against dragons android games free download [Interest]

2012-06-12T18:16:00.000-07:00

Genre: Interest
Language: English
File Size: 8590 KB
Support system version: 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800
Description: Mini Ninja : Against the Dragons.
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Bird Gill android games free download [Puzzle ]

2012-06-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

Genre: Puzzle
Language: English
File Size: 12700 KB
Support system version: 1.6 2.0 2.0.1 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800
Description: MINI BOARD GAME
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Crazy Zombie Wave android games free download [Shooting]

2012-06-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

Genre: Shooting
Language: English
File Size: 32790 KB
Support system version: 2.0.1 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800 600×1024 640×960 752×1280 768×1024 800×1024 800×1280
Description: 3 Detailed Levels. Hd Graphics. unlimited zombies!!
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? Compare your scores with other players worldwide without leaving the game.
? Defeat the bosses and final boss level.
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Bash Block 3D android games free download [Interest]

2012-06-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

Genre: Interest
Language: English
File Size: 11470 KB
Support system version: 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0
Support phone resolution: 240×320 240×400 240×480 320×400 320×480 480×720 480×800 480×854 540×960 600×800 600×1024 640×960 752×1280 768×1024 800×1024 800×1280
Description: ?Popular free application?Killing-time NO.1!!
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IDC: Android will peak in 2012, maintain market dominance over next five years

2012-06-12T03:57:00.000-07:00

As the old saying goes, what goes up must come down. It’s a simple concept demonstrated by the science governing our universe, and not even a skyrocketing Android platform can escape gravity’s drag. Market research firm IDC has published its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report, which further solidifies Android as the world’s top smartphone platform, but not without a bit of bubble bursting.

IDC predicts that Android will reach its market peak in 2012 with a 61 percent share of global smartphone users. After this, Google’s platform will decline over the next five years as Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS climbs into the number two spot. The good news is that the predicted drop in Android share is not particularly sharp or drastic. By 2016 IDC says Android will hold 52.9 percent of the market, a number that equals a drop off of lest than 10 percent. The figure can be directly related to Windows Phone’s growth to a 19.2 percent share. Apple’s iOS will also decline from a 20.5 percent share in 2012 to a 19 percent share in 2016, making it the world’s number three smartphone platform by a slim margin.

Of course, any number of unforeseeable events could occur that would dramatically change IDC’s outlook. A popular new platform could emerge, a current heavyweight could get pushed out of the ring. The numbers play out in a world where adoption rates remain fairly stable in relation to the smartphone market as it sits today. Regardless of what happens, it looks like we can count on Android dominating the market for years to come.

[via BGR]

Edward Kim’s Smarter Alarm on sale for 50 percent off, one day only [Developer Appreciation Month]

2012-06-12T01:28:00.000-07:00

Today as part of Developer Appreciation Month we are spotlighting independent developer Edward Kim. Kim has some great apps available for download from Google Play and has graciously offered to drop the price of one of his more popular titles Smarter Alarm to $1.99 for one day only. Normally priced at $3.99, Smarter Alarm is a talking alarm clock that gathers information from various news feeds and social networks and gently urges you to wake up by reading back the highlights of the day.

Think of it like setting your standard bedside alarm clock to wake you up by turning on a talk radio station, except the news is tailored directly to you. As the app’s description reads, “instead of hearing an annoying alarm, you’ll wake up to the voice of a robotic British woman who will read personalized information to you, like ‘Jarvis’ in Iron Man.” Suit up, Tony Stark.

If you haven’t checked it out already, we asked Edward our “10 Burning Questions” and got some great answers. Check out the full interview and stick around. We’ll have more from Mr. Kim later in the day. For now, head on over to Google Play and take advantage of this special opportunity as Edward gives back to those that have made his apps such a success.

Download Smarter Alarm at Google Play

Apple files new complaint with ITC, seeks to ban importation and sale of HTC devices

2012-06-11T22:59:00.000-07:00

A delay at US Customs that prevented both the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE from launching on time was only the beginning. While customs officials allowed the devices to enter the US after finding they were not in violation of a previous ruling by the International Trade Commission, Apple is seeking to ban the importation of future devices and to have current stock pulled from shelves.

HTC claims it has made the necessary adjustments to avoid violating a previous ruling in relation to Apple patent #5,946,647, and the actions of customs seem to agree. But Apple obviously still believes HTC is infringing on their intellectual property. We’ll have to wait and see how this one plays out.

[via The Verge]

Rumor: HTC DROID Incredible 4G to arrive June 21st, Verizon Galaxy S3 a week later

2012-06-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

A couple of devices for Verizon on the horizon may launch closer toward the end of the month if Droid-Life is to be believed. According to them, Verizon will launch the HTC DROID Incredible 4G on June 21st. We can’t say for sure how trustworthy that is, but a more believable rumor of a June 28th Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 launch is also being spread around. Many customers have claimed to have heard word from Best Buy that their devices would be shipping that date.

Verizon also started their pre-sale opportunity early this month so we reckon its official launch can’t be far behind. If true, Verizon looks to be set for a very interesting third quarter. With one of the most anticipated devices launching so close to its international counterpart and another blockbuster addition to the Incredible series, not to mention a lot of DROID X contracts expiring soon, sales should definitely be good. We’ll see if this all turns out to be true before too long.

TegraZone Player’s Choice Awards winners revealed!

2012-06-11T16:57:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of May, NVIDIA opened voting for a new round of awards that would highlight some of the best TegraZone games. The TegraZone Player’s Choice Awards were decided by you, the fans, whose votes went toward entries to win one of seven ASUS Transformer Pad prize packs.

That pack includes an ASUS Transformer Pad 300, a compatible keyboard dock, a special edition NVIDIA JAMBOX, and a Logitech wireless gaming controller. Three different categories were voted on: best graphics, best gameplay, and best overall. Who came away with the wins? Read on to find out!

Shadowgun THD won by a landslide for its class-defining graphics. There’s no doubt that Shadowgun THDshowcases the upper limit of what’s possible when you take advantage of Tegra 3, the world’s only 4-PLUS-1 quad-core mobile processor. Shadowgun THD offers tons of exclusive content you won’t find on any other platform: water fluid effects, damage and aging effects, and even particle effects, just to name a few.

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This category saw some heated back-and-forth between GTA II and Shadowgun THD. Ultimately, GTA III, from Rockstar, came out ahead. Thanks to full-on game controller support on Tegra devices, Rockstar’s hit title was voted tops in Best Gameplay.

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This battle was a nail-biter. GTA III and Shadowgun THD duked it out to win the Best Overall crown, but Rockstar’sGTA III squeaked past Madfinger’s third-person shooter to be voted as the Best Overall game in TegraZone. With full 3D stereo (on Tegra devices that support 3D) and game controller support, GTA III is as visually stunning (with HD-quality resolution, updated graphics, character, and vehicle models) as it is fun to play.

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Congratulations to both Madfinger Games and Rockstar, who have both pushed the bar of expectations of gaming on Android! Another big thanks to the thousands who voted for these games in their respective categories. Be sure to check out what I’m sure will be five new TegraZone hits that were announced at E3 2012 here.

Edward Kim: Two Expected and Two Unexpected Things I’ve Learned During my Android Journey [Guest Post]

2012-06-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

This is a guest post by Edward Kim, an independent Android Developer best known for his apps Smarter Alarm — on sale now for $1.99 as part of our Developer Appreciation Month — and Car Locator — an Android Developer Challenge prize winner that recently received a major refresh. Check out our interview with Edward to learn more.

My journey developing Android applications has been an exciting one. It started with an app I wrote called Car Locator in August 2009. After two months, I was excited to share as my first post on my blog that I was making enough money to pay for my lunch. Things really took off in November 2009 when I won 3rd place in the Android Developer Challenge 2. At that time, Android was still a very small but rapidly growing platform, so when I blogged in March 2010 about my success story of making $13,000/month in app sales, the news sent ripples through the tech community, and Car Locator came to be featured in magazines, radio shows, blogs, and even a couple seconds in a Verizon TV commercial. As Android continued to grow, so did I by building and releasing more apps. In January 2011, two of my apps won a combined cash prize of $75,000 from Verizon’s Power Your App Contest. Today, I have a total of 10 paid Android apps on the market.

In addition to benefitting financially from Android, I’ve more importantly learned a great deal during this time. This post is about two expected and two unexpected things I’ve learned during my Android journey.

Becoming a better developer

The most practical lesson I’ve learned is how to code better. Writing an Android app is no small task. I had to think about compatibility with existing and future Android versions, be able to design layouts that work on anything from a tiny 2.8" phone to a 10" tablet to a 42" TV, and sometimes get down and dirty in writing native C code and dealing with compilers. As a result, I gained a better understanding of common software design patterns, acquired a deeper knowledge of advanced techniques like Java reflection, and learned more about how Linux works. I also became more comfortable with reading the Android source code and strongly believe it has made me a better engineer. Having spent the couple years prior in the web development world where we code using much higher level languages and frameworks, it was a refreshing change to be able to hone my skills on fundamentals. If you really want to improve your programming skills, writing Android apps is a great way to do it.

A keener sense of how to run a business

Developing and selling an Android app is similar to running a business or a startup company, but on a much more compressed timeline. When releasing my first few apps to the market, I learned so much about what is takes to run a business - finding a customer need, understanding the importance of a large market, developing a good product, marketing to the right users, providing great customer support. Unlike a traditional business that can take years to get up and running, I learned all these lessons within a matter of 2-3 months. And it has to be that way, because you can’t take much longer to release an app. Even if an app isn’t hugely successful, you’ll likely have gained a keener sense of how to run a business.

Views on time and money

Freedom of time is far more important than freedom from money. It’s great to be able to be able to set my own work schedule, know that I can go on vacation whenever I want, and generally spend my time on whatever I desire. Because of this, my life has changed greatly for the better. On the other hand, my life hasn’t changed much as a result of the financial freedom. I discovered that, beyond basic needs and occasional luxuries, I don’t need to spend a lot to be happy. The freedom to do what I want with my time is far more important than having lots of money. While I always suspected this to be true (perhaps because it’s an oft-stated adage), I didn’t expect to confirm this for my own life as a result of my Android apps.

[Side note: I actually have very little free time this year because just I co-founded a startup company. However, the decision was completely voluntary and I’m having the time of my life right now working on it. If you’re an awesome web developer and want to join me on this startup, please reach out to me!]

How diverse people are

One very interesting thing I’m often reminded of is the diversity of ways people use my apps. I get a lot of emails from customers every day, and I personally answer every one. During these interactions, I’m always surprised to learn of the very diverse needs of users and the creative ways they’ve used my apps to fill their needs. It has been fun for me to witness my apps being used in ways wildly different from what I ever imagined. It goes to show that there are all sorts of people in this world and how impossible it is to have people use your app in exactly the way you intend.

***

I’ve learned countless lessons and discovered many things in my journey as an Android developer. Some have been practical lessons that I can use to be more successful in future endeavors. Others have no practicality at all, and are merely personal things I’ve discovered about myself. My hope is that anyone who embarks on Android development would do it not just for the money, but also for the things you’ll learn along the way.

Google Earth to get highly-detailed 3D maps

2012-06-11T07:09:00.000-07:00

Google have today announced that Google Earth will be getting full-3D maps in the coming weeks. The 3D imaging process is so detailed that, in some cities (San Francisco being an example), every building will have its own 3D model, and even trees will pop out at you. We’ll hopefully see these features right alongside the newly-announced offline mode that was mentioned in the same press conference.

If you’re interested in how Google will get such detailed mapping done in reasonable amounts, they’ve mentioned that they have control of their own fleet of planes. Some of those planes are Google-owned and some are contracted for Google’s exclusive use, and they’re equipped with cameras that will take photos at a 45 degree angle overhead. If the result seen above is the product of that method, I’m thoroughly impressed. It’ll be interesting to see how Apple responds in 5 days’ time. [Gizmodo, image via Engadget]

TomTom for Android Coming This Summer

2012-06-11T04:15:00.000-07:00

Before Google announced Google Nav for Android, the turn-by-turn direction world was dominated by two other giants: Garmin and TomTom. While Google may have eaten into their marketshare, both companies still have a humongous user base and rightfully so. The price point on Google Nav is perfect (it’s free) but both Garmin and TomTom traditionally offer better location pinpointing and have a different set of features and unique looks that their respectively loyal fans enjoy.Those loyal TomTom fans will be happy to learn that the launch of a TomTom Android App is imminent. Company co-founder claimed a launch would come “fairly soon” but it’s his emphasis that the “summer season is important for us,” which makes me think an appearance by the end of June is likely.

TomTom already has a fairly successful iPhone app priced at $59.99, although it’s sub 4-star rating may worry some. You can expect that an Android version will have a very similar look in feel to the actual car navigation, while the on-phone navigation should (we hope) mirror Android’s style more closely.

I’m a huge fan of Google Maps/Nav. In fact, it’s probably the single Android app I use most besides GMail. Comments on the iOS app indicate the same sentiments, and point out that a recent social media integration isn’t the direction they’d like to see TomTom take given the success of Google Maps. Personally, I can’t justify spending an extra $50 bucks on TomTom for Android when Google Maps/Nav come free and work pretty darn well.

How about you?

[Via pocket-lint]

HBO Go for Kindle Fire now available

2012-06-11T01:06:00.000-07:00

Kindle Fire owners have another great app to add to their arsenal. HBO have released HBO Go for the device, an app that’ll let you catch up on pretty much everything HBO. Whether it’s the cycle of movies that HBO is showing on television or an episode of a show that you happened to miss the previous night, you’ll be able to watch all of your content on the go. You can find it over at the Amazon Appstore, and be sure to confirm with your service provider that HBO Go is supported under your cable plan. Read on for full press details.

HBO GO® LAUNCHES ON AMAZON’S KINDLE FIRE
More Than 1,400 HBO® Titles Available for Streaming Via HBO GO App,
Downloadable From the Amazon Appstore for Android
New York, N.Y., June 6, 2012 -- HBO GO, the wildly popular streaming service from HBO, is launching on Amazon’s Kindle Fire, beginning today. Available via the Amazon Appstore for Android, HBO GO consumers will be able to instantly access more than 1,400 titles, including every episode of every season of the best HBO shows. HBO GO is available at no additional cost to HBO customers who subscribe through a participating television provider.
HBO subscribers can use the HBO GO for Kindle Fire for on-the-go viewing of current critically acclaimed and award-winning series like Game of Thrones®, Boardwalk Empire® and True Blood® as well as all seasons of classic shows like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City® and Deadwood®®; plus HBO original films, miniseries, sports, documentaries and specials; in addition to a wide selection of blockbuster theatricals. For a peek at HBO GO for Kindle Fire, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxufTimGB2E. Follow HBO GO on Twitter at: @HBOGO.
"We are thrilled to offer HBO GO to the growing community of millions of Kindle Fire owners," said Aaron Rubenson, Director of the Amazon Appstore. "The HBO GO app will offer instant access to HBO’s incredible lineup of shows. Kindle Fire owners already download and use apps and games frequently on their devices, and we expect that only to increase with the addition of HBO GO and all of its popular content."
The best-selling Kindle Fire is the most successful product launch ever on Amazon.com and already a major platform for content providers and app developers to reach millions of people who love entertainment, whether its books, movies, music, apps or games. Kindle Fire offers customers a fully-integrated service with instant access to over 20 million movies, TV shows, magazines, newspapers, books, songs, apps and games. And, all of your Amazon content is always backed up and stored for free in the Amazon Cloud. Kindle Fire is available for $199 at www.amazon.com/kindlefire.
Subscribers can also personalize HBO GO through a custom "Watchlist" that keeps track of bookmarked content for later viewing and the "Series Pass®" capability, which automatically loads the Watchlist with new episodes of favorite HBO programs when they arrive on the service. Additionally, HBO GO customers get new titles simultaneously with their premiere on the network; the ability to resume viewing from the Watchlist on any mobile device including the Kindle Fire; bonus content including interviews, recaps and behind-the-scenes extras; customizable views showing titles in slideshow, grid or list format; and the ability to pause, rewind and view at their convenience.
About HBO
Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. and the world’s most successful pay-TV service, providing the two television services - HBO® and Cinemax® - to approximately 93 million subscribers worldwide. The services offer the most popular subscription video-on-demand products, HBO On Demand® and Cinemax On Demand® as well as HBO GO® and MAX GO®, HD feeds and multiplex channels. Internationally, HBO branded television networks, along with the subscription video-on-demand products HBO On Demand and HBO GO, bring HBO services to over 60 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com’s financial results is included in Amazon.com’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

Is this Google’s ASUS-made Nexus 7 tablet?

2012-06-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

Google branded, ASUS made, quad-core Tegra 3 for under $200, and you’re looking at it — supposedly. PhoneArena received what is reportedly our first look at what could launch as the Nexus 7 tablet. From the front the slate looks like a blown-up smartphone with a speaker located in a handset’s normal earpiece location (not a typical position for a tablet) and an array of sensors with front-facing camera. The reverse shows off the two-tone stylings we have grown accustomed to from previous ASUS releases.

Word from the insider leaking the images is that the tablet does indeed feature quad-core processing (this has been debated back and forth over the past few months) and is planned to launch with Android 4.1, which is believed to be the designation for the next iteration of the OS, Jelly Bean. We could be getting our first taste of both Jelly Bean and the Nexus 7 at Google I/O at the end of the month. Rumors still point to a summer release for the tablet.

[via AndroidandMe]

Google to bring offline maps out of Labs, now downloads full areas independent of route

2012-06-10T20:05:00.000-07:00

Google have announced at their Maps event that offline maps will now be graduating Labs, and with the drop of its beta status, new functionality will be introduced. Whereas before you could cache data for areas depending on a route, Google Maps will now let you download an entire area to your phone for long-term use.

While being able to download a full map of any given country would be more ideal, this is better than nothing and it could be a potential first step into something just like that.

It was crucial for Google to introduce something as compelling as this with Apple hot on their heels with what is believed to be a maps-filled WWDC. In any case, some of Google’s cards are now on the table and Apple will need to respond with a strong hand in five days’ time. [image via Engadget]

LG Lucid receiving a maintenance upgrade

2012-06-10T17:14:00.000-07:00

It looks like the LG Lucid on Verizon is just about ready to pull down another OTA update. This one is another maintenance upgrade the primarily brings bug fixes. Build VS840ZV6 will fix bugs causing the weather widget to display erroneous information, improved GPS widget functionality, an improved dialer widget, and more. You can find the nitty and gritty details here if you want. [via Droid-Life]

10 Burning Questions with Edward Kim, developer of Smarter Alarm and Car Locator

2012-06-10T14:56:00.000-07:00

Edward Kim is a bit of an anomaly in the Android developer world. He has managed to maintain a selection of popular apps in the Google Play Store while admittedly only focusing on Android as a hobby. Developer of Smarter Alarm and Android Developer Challenge 2 finalist Car Locator, Kim has managed to turn his hobby into a profitable enterprise. For Kim the key to success has always been about focusing on turning quality code into a quality product. As he reveals, he has learned there is no “silver bullet” when it comes to publishing top-ranked Android applications. His story is a testament to the results of putting in the work in order to reap the benefits.

We caught up with Edward as part of our Developer Appreciation Month and asked him our “10 Burning Questions.” Read on for the full transcript.

Phandroid: How did you get started with Android Development?
Edward Kim: Way back in May 2009, Google announced the Android Developer Challenge 2, which was a contest for developers to create and submit new Android apps. At the time, I was about to leave for vacation with my family and knew I would have some free time on the plane and in hotels, so I decided to buy a book on Android development and start development on an app idea I had called “Car Locator”. My intention and expectation was not to win the contest — it was all about setting a deadline for myself to learn Android and write my first app.
Much to my surprise, “Car Locator” actually ended up winning 3rd place in the travel category, which came with a $25,000 cash prize. Motivated, I started writing more apps and improving existing ones. The rest is pretty much history from there.
P: What phone do you personally use (or what is your favorite Android phone)?
EK: I bought the Galaxy Nexus the day it came out. This is the phone I still use today. I have to say though, my favorite Android phone of all time was the Nexus One. Something about that phone felt so good to hold in your hand. It was the perfect size and weight.
P: What was your biggest challenge in developing Smarter Alarm?
EK: Smarter Alarm is essentially a personalized news feed reader. It aggregates personalized information from various feeds and web services, compiles the information into human-understandable sentences, and then actually reads the sentences to you aloud. Smarter Alarm can read you lots of different types of information, including weather, sports scores, stock quotes, Facebook birthdays, news stories, Google Calendar events, famous quotes, and much more. To pull all this off, the app has to gather personalized information from a LOT of different feeds and APIs, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo, FanFeedr, and much more. Maintaining all this in a scalable and robust way is definitely the biggest challenge in developing and maintaining Smarter Alarm.
P: As an independent developer without the benefit of a huge team backing you, how do you balance time between developing for multiple apps on the Android platform?
EK: I believe the most important thing is to write good, maintainable code, and never ever use undocumented APIs. Once you have that down, maintaining multiple apps becomes very simple and straightforward. It’s very rare for my apps to break on new phones and new versions of Android, and when they do, it’s usually very simple to fix.
P: Monetization: in terms of driving revenue, can you tell us about your experience, your strategy, and the overall potential?
EK: My strategy for driving revenue has been surprisingly straightforward — simply try to get the highest ranking possible on the Google Play store. In my opinion, focusing my attention on getting high user ratings is the best way in my power to improve my rankings. And the best way to get high user ratings is to just write a great app. Sorry, there’s no silver bullet or “hack” here.
I also use AndroidLicenser to boost revenue on my apps. AndroidLicenser can boost revenue through a variety of different strategies (i.e. letting your users pay for your app through Paypal, automatically emailing your users to leave a positive rating on the Android market, reducing piracy, and automatically contacting users who tried to purchase you app on the Google Play market but were unable to for whatever reason). In full disclosure, I originally wrote AndroidLicenser for my own apps, but later opened it up to other developers for a fee.
P: What do you want to see in future versions of Android?
EK: I think I’d love to see improvements in general speed and smoothness, even at the cost of new features. Even on my Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich can feel laggy at times.
P: Do you develop for other platforms and how does Android compare to those platforms?
EK: I do not. I only develop for Android. Always have and always will.
P: If you could give one tip to fellow Android Developers, what would it be?
EK: Apps are a hits-based based business. Don’t be discouraged if the first app you release isn’t an overnight success. I’ve seen many friends become discouraged when, after spending a lot of time developing an app, they find it goes unnoticed by the smartphone masses. I’ve seen some developers give up, and some keep at it. I’ve also seen that those who kept at it eventually stumbled upon success. Keep on coding.
P: Tell us one thing that most people don’t know about you.
EK: Android development is actually just a hobby for me right now. I’m spending the vast majority of my time working on a new startup called ZenPayroll.
P: If you could only download and use one app for the rest of your life (excluding your own), which would it be?
EK: I have a terrible sense of direction and Google Maps saves me from getting lost multiple times per day.

We’ll have more with Edward throughout the day, including a special opportunity grab one of his popular apps at a discounted price, all as part of our Developer Appreciation Month. Stay tuned, and if you haven’t yet, be sure to take a look at a few of Kim’s apps in the meantime, particularly Car Locator, which recently received a major refresh.

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Instagram update improves search, fixes camera bugs

2012-06-10T12:38:00.000-07:00

Instagram for Android has a new update ready in Google Play that addresses several persistant bugs and adds in some enhanced funtionality. The full changelog includes improved search capabilities, support for geotagged images taken from the phone’s gallery, and bug fixes for the Instagram advanced camera. Also addressed are app freeze issues specific to the HTC Sensation 4G and problems with using the tilt shift effect on lower resolution images.

The update is available now from the Google Play Store. Head over now to grab it if you haven’t been prompted to do so on your phone yet.

Google Play Link: Instagram

[via DroidDog]

Sony Teams Up WIth HTC For PlayStation Mobile Gaming On Android

2012-06-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Games. I love em. But you already knew that :-D Sony is naturally one of the biggest movers and shakers of the gaming industry, and this week at E3, Sony announced that it would change its Playstation Suite platform to the name “Playstation Mobile” in order to put more emphasis on the “mobility of the Playstation experience”. Not only that, but to the utter delight of Android gaming fans, Sony has also officially welcomed HTC as the first “non Sony group partner” for their new Playstation Mobile platform.

Sony went on to say that "Very soon we will be bringing the PlayStation experience to Android tablets and smartphones in a major way. We have many PS Certified phones coming to market this year." It would appear that Sony is seeing a huge possibility in gaming on Android tablets, as gaming on such devices has literally took a significant chunk of Sony revenue recently. This move could also be something that could possibly help HTC get back in the game, as the company has recently struggled in terms of sales and revenue.

This is pretty good news for gamers who like to get down on Android tablets. The selection of games continues to get better and better on the Android platform, and with Sony in Android’s corner via a new partnership with HTC, I’m sure that selection is about to get a whole lot better.

Hotstagram Allows You to Rate Instagram's Hottest Users

2012-06-10T05:40:00.000-07:00

An anonymous 27-year-old has created a website called Hotstagram, allowing the Internet to answer the old question, "which dude / girl is hotter?" Just like Mark Zuckerberg's first social networking project Facemash, Hotstagram splits pics of different guys and girls and lets the anonymous hive mind act as judge. The only difference is the pictures can be uploaded directly from users' Instagram accounts.

It's easy enough to submit a photo to the site. All you've got to do is add the hashtag #hotstagram to your Instagram photo uploads and await the public's judgement. I'm not sure if I'd ever submit myself or anyone I know to such scrutiny, but playing on the public's narcassism is never a bad business decision.

The project was launched by a San Francisco-based entrepenauer under the pseudonym "Captain Kirk." Rumors say he may or may not work at a start-up called Tracks.by

Given the fact that the site has been down due to ridiculous traffic ever since its announcement, I'd say it's already off to a smashing start. Kirk told Business Insider the site was ranking 150 photos a second before it crashed and I have no doubt that number will have skyrocketed by week's end.

If your photo somehow ends up on Hotstagram without your approval, you can easily remove it – which should help with the inevitable backlash.

Amazon Now Selling Verizon Galaxy Nexus For One Cent

2012-06-10T03:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday when I got home from work, my girlfriend's cousin stopped by the house so that I could help her set up her newly purchased Galaxy S3. Although I have had a significant amount of hands on time with the device, playing with the phone at my apartment yesterday, I realized something. Although I really love the phone and agree the Samsung has done a remarkable job with it, I simply don’t think I would willingly give up my Galaxy Nexus for Samsung’s newest flagship. Now I naturally have my reasons for forming this opinion, and if you’re still really impressed with the Galaxy Nexus as much as I am, you might want to head over to Amazon, as the GNexus is currently being sold for the stupidly low price of 1 cent.

That’s right folks. If you’re willing to sign up for a 2 year Verizon contract, you can pick up a brand spanking new Galaxy Nexus for a penny. That’s a hell of a deal, especially when you consider that just a few months ago it was selling for $299.99 with a new contract. So if you’re in the market for a new phone, get it while it’s hot.

Now I’m in no way saying that the Galaxy Nexus is a better phone than the Galaxy S3. Simply put, it’s not. Hardware wise, the GS3 is superior in almost everyway, with a bigger processor, bigger screen, better camera, more RAM (in the US anyway), and with the exception of my rooted and overclocked Transformer Prime, it literally spanked every device I threw at it in benchmarks. That being said, in day to day use (which is most important to me), I found the GNexus to be just as fast as the GS3, and in many cases, even faster.

The bottom line is that if you don’t play games, the GS3’s massive power won’t bring huge performance increases in day to day use. As I prefer gaming on my Xbox360 and on my tablet, it’s hard for me personally to justify purchasing the device right now. If it were running stock Android, it would tempt me more, which is why I will hold on to my GNexus until the next Nexus device is unveiled. Sure I want to get on the quad core bandwagon, but I can hold off a bit longer :-D

So if the Galaxy Nexus is still appealing to you, you can pick up the phone for a penny on Amazon here. However, if you are an existing Verizon customer and have to shell out $149.99 for the Nexus, THEN I would highly consider waiting a few weeks for the GS3.

But hey..that’s just me :)

Google Now Warns You Of Government Eavesdropping

2012-06-09T23:24:00.000-07:00

Whether they're letting Iranian Internet-users know that their search results could get them into trouble or telling Chinese users in China when their searches might be censored, Google's been toeing the line pretty carefully between for-profit company and government watchdog. Now, the company has launched a new program that will notify users when their accounts have been compromised due to "state-sponsored attacks."

If your account has been threatened, a slim red warning will pop up at the top of your account which reads, "We believe state-sponsored attackers may be attempting to compromise your account or computer. Protect yourself now." Clicking on a link will guide you to a webpage which recommends creating stronger passwords ("with punctuation marks and numbers") and updating your software to the newest version. It should be clear, we're talking not only about hacks but also malware or phishing attacks.

As far as how Google determines when an account has been compromised, the company is frustratingly obtuse, saying "We can’t go into the details without giving away information that would be helpful to these bad actors." We wonder whether the company will also tell U.S. users when their accounts have been hacked or if the messages only apply to those living outside the country. Given that the "flame virus," created by the same entity as the Suxtnet virus, was just discovered to have been spying on computers in the Middle East for the last four years, we'd say this is a welcome development.

Pinterest vs. Reddit: An Epic Medieval Battle Video

2012-06-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

When it comes to cat videos, memes, rants and freaky world news, Reddit is king. Pinterest, on the other hand, trades primarily in asparagus recipes, interior decoration ideas and fashion tips. The real question is, which of these crowd-sourcing sites would win in an epic medieval battle: the stylish ladies of Pinterest or the über-informed athiests of Reddit?!? FIGHT!!!

Here are some funny comments from Reddit commenters:

im a fat guy who is currently eating a green popsicle... this was a little too accurate for me.

I am wearing medieval armor and riding a Nyan cat while wielding a spear. You have no idea what it's like being me.

lets be honest, if 4chan/reddit/misc decided to destroy pinterest and make it all dude stuff, it would take like 3 hours.

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! MEMES

Oh, Reddit. You can hide in my birthday cake and surprise kill me anyday.