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If you are a Chrome user on your desktop computer, be sure to update to the newest version that was released this morning as it includes Google’s new conversational search. We first saw conversational search at Google I/O last week in one of the more impressive demos from the keynote, and have been waiting for [...] Video: Testing Out Google’s Conversational Search in Chrome is a... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

Coolpad is a name that may not be all that familiar for those in the US market, however the company has had some success. MetroPCS launched the Coolpad Quattro as[...]

We have had a couple of crazy weeks in the Android world, and with all of the traveling we have been doing, we haven’t been able to do a show. Fortunately for you all, that changes tonight at 6PM Pacific, 9PM Eastern! Last week we had Google I/O, with the announcement of Google Hangouts and All Access [...] The Droid Life Show Episode 25 is Going Down Tonight at 6PM Pacific is a post from:... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

We had known Apple was looking to include the GALAXY S 4 in the patent suit with Samsung. As of today however, it looks like Apple has filed a motion[...]

During the beginning of Verizon’s comical J-Lo themed press event this morning at CTIA in Las Vegas, COO Marni Walden did announce at least one important bit of information. Their 4G LTE network now covers 497 markets, which is 95% of their 3G network. Remember that their initial goal was to cover 100% of their [...] Verizon 4G LTE Now in Over 497 Markets, 95% of the 3G Network Covered is a... Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

New apps need lovin’ too, right? Every day there are thousands of new entries on the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We have shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and launch them to new heights. So, we’re bringing back our weekly column Fresh Meat that highlights new apps with less than 100k installs. Browse our new Android app picks below and let us know which ones you enjoy. Textra Pitch: Let’s face it the stock Android Messaging app really sucks! So time for something new, something pretty damn special, right? It’s here! It’s called Textra; a feature rich complete SMS and MMS replacement app. Textra is a seriously beautiful way to text. Textra SMS FreeDelicious Inc. PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Whisper Pitch: Whisper is an anonymous social network that lets you share confessions, express yourself and meet new people. With Whisper you can connect with other people who think & feel the same way you do about things. Whisper is a great place to meet people, whether you’re looking for new friends, searching for your soulmate, or just someone to laugh with! whisper FreeWhisperText LLC PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Listen & Speak Pitch: Speak the foreign language like a native with “Listen & Speak”. It uses an advanced learning technique where short language patterns are read, understood, and pronounced in sequence. The application then analyzes your pronunciation, telling you how well you have done. You can also directly compare your recording to the reference version. By going through the set of such patterns you quickly built up the necessary skills and become proficient in speaking freely the language of your choice. Listen & Speak Free9Spikes.com PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE EasilyDo Pitch: EasilyDo gets you the right information and gets things done. It tells you when to leave to arrive on time, monitors for important emails and friends’ news, warns you of bad weather, tracks packages, files receipts, and even helps you celebrate birthdays. Information automatically appears when you need it – no more digging through multiple apps! EasilyDo Smart Assistant FreeEasilyDo Inc. PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE TasteFilter Pitch: What if you could navigate the vast musical universe by swiping your fingertip across a screen? To get started, all you have to do is enter an artist or music genre. Then Taste Filter springs into action, delving into a database that includes thousands of musicians and millions of songs to instantly suggest similar music that you may enjoy. TasteFilter FreeTaste Filter PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE ParkMe Pitch: Park your car smarter and faster with ParkMe, the world’s largest and most accurate database of parking info. View informative maps of parking lots and garages in your area. Check parking rates, see prices laid out on the map and compare costs. See real-time info on exactly how many spots are open in a particular garage or lot. ParkMe FreeParkMe PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Fraction Plus Pitch: I’m Fraction Calculator Plus and I’m the best and easiest way to deal with everyday fraction problems. Whether you’re checking homework, preparing recipes, or working on craft or even construction projects, I can help. Fraction Calculator Plus Free FreeDigitalchemy, LLC PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Clueful Pitch: Clueful for Android is a free product that shows you how installed apps use, and possibly abuse, your personal information and treat your privacy. You’d be surprised how many things an app can learn about you. Without you ever knowing it. Clueful is like your own personal “Privacy Consultant” giving you detailed info as to what your installed apps are doing in the background without your knowledge. Clueful FreeBitdefender PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE CellMaps Pitch: With CellMaps Mobi

Although HTC is going through a hard time, but that doesn’t mean they will stop working on new Android devices. Two new HTC Android smartphones are leaked, named as the HTC Desire 200 and HTC Desire 600. HTC is keeping the Desire series ‘alive’, and instead of going with names like Desire X, they have decided to go for numbers instead. Desire 200 got certified in Taiwan, and it will be featuring specs like a 3.5-inch 320×480 touchscreen, a 1 GHz single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 5 MP rear camera, no front camera, and a 1,400 mAh battery. It is said to be a running on Android 4.0, so apparently  it is just a budget Android phone. About the Desire 600, it was leaked over at GFXBench, and it is featuring some good mid-range specifications. It will be running on a Quad-core 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589, with a screen resolution of 540×960. It will be running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and also it’s dual-SIM, so it’s not that bad a deal after all. Desire 200 might land in the Asian countries only, but it is said that the Desire 600 might see the sunlight in Europe, so hopefully we might hear a good news soon. Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below. via: UV The post HTC Desire 200 and Desire 600 gets leaked appeared first on AndroidGuys.

If you hadn't noticed already, any pictures shared with or by your friends during a Google Hangouts chat will automatically sync up with Google+ Photos, organized into albums by conversation. These images are uploaded even if automatic back up is disabled inside the Google+ app. New albums can be found under the "Albums" tab and are titled Hangout: [Your Name]  ? [Contact's Name] unless you explicitly gave your hangout a title, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding them. I imagine this feature will provide peace of mind to people who hold mission-critical conversations via Google Hangouts. As for me, I'm afraid it will just be spammy. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:[Updated: Now Live In The Market] Ability To Start A Google + Hangout From Your Mobile Device [New App] Million Moments By Sony Brings A Subtle (Yet Amazing) UI To Photo Organization Here's How To Enable The New Hangouts In Gmail, But Only If You're Ready To Lose Phone Dialing Hanging Out With Google Hangouts - Google's New, Beautiful Messaging App That Doesn't Really Unify Anything PSA: Photos Shared Via Google Hangouts Will Spam Your Google+ Photos Account, But Some Of You Might Like That was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Google is going a little nuts with the card UI updates today – first Drive, and now Play Magazines. Today's update brings Google's magazine-reader to version 2.0, and makes it overall easier to use and nicer to look at – both welcome additions to an already-good app.   Other than the pretty factor, this version contains some "bug fixes"... and not much else. Of course, considering the app is designed purely for reading/looking at, aesthetics are key, so that makes sense. For comparison, here is a look at the old UI:   The update appears to be rolling out slowly, as none of us on the AP team have been able to pull it yet, but we're hearing reports from several users who have. Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:Chrome For Android Updated, Brings 'Stability Fixes And Performance Improvements' [Update x3: It's Back!] HTC Droid Incredible Gingerbread Update Rolling Out, Again [Update: CM9 Stable For All Devices Coming Tonight] GSM Galaxy Nexus (Maguro) Becomes The First Device To Reach CM9 Stable Release Twitter For Android Updated To v3.8, Brings Smoother Refresh Animation, Richer Search Results, More Detailed Conversation View Google Play Magazines Updated To V2.0, Now Uses Card UI In The Magazine Library was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Kyocera has been showing a pair of smartphones during CTIA, both of which will be coming available for those in the US market. These are both rugged devices and will[...]