Google Translate Updated for Android
I am embarrassed to say I wasn’t even aware that the near excellent translate service was available for Android. If you didn’t already know…now you do. What’s more, it’s been updated, specifically for the ongoing crisis in Japan.
Read It Later Hits Android
I use Instapaper daily. I’ve tried Read It later, prefer the UI actually, but find I use an Android device often. While there was a “Save to Instapaper” app in the Android Marketplace, there still is not a trued app.
So, I’m moving to Read It later. The idea behind both products is really great. You’re reading an article online and decide you’d like to read it later. You save to Read It Later by simply clicking a URL you’ve set up. I won’t bore you with the simple set up details, you can find those here. What’s great however is that many apps I currently spend a great deal of time with work well with Read It Later. For instance, if you’re Pulse Reader (my preferred RSS reader), you can save to Instapaper, Read It Later, etc.
Android Market to Get Content Ratings
We’re assuming this new announcement will time nicely with the release of Gingerbread, the new OS update. We’re hearing we can expect, Mature, Pre-teen, Teen, and “All”. We like this move - a lot.
Google Gingerbread to Support NFC
Google CEO Eric Schmidt dropped the info himself. Could we assume it’ll already be installed in the Nexus S?
In case you’re unfamiliar with NFC, it’s pretty cool tech about to make a big splash on Android, and likely iPhone 5. Think RFID, but slightly different. In this instance, you’d connect your credit card with your phone. Tap the phone to the NFC compliant product and you’ve purchased it, or perhaps found more info.
NFC is not just limited to purchasing. Imagine using NFC for auto check ins and much more. Stay tuned, this is good stuff coming.
ShootMe Works on Epic 4G Unrooted!
I review smartphone apps. Apps4Phones has been missing the Android component of the reviews primarily due to the lack of ability to easily do screen captures. Sure you can root the device. Sure you can use the computer, blah, blah, blah.
I had heard of ShootMe for some time, but I wasn’t aware some users on the EVO were able to use it unrooted. Similarly, Epic 4G users had success. I tried this evening, and voila! I couldn’t be happier. Seriously, expect to see a lot of Android app reviews. In fact, we’re taking requests now! Respond in comments below and we’ll get right on it! Stay tuned!
HTC EVO 4G Review on JKonTheRun
Many folks have already reviewed the HTC EVO; (Gizmodo, PocketNow, Engadget), but I like reading some of the articles over on JKonTheRun.
It’s worthy of a click…
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