Saturday, 28 July 2012

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This Week in the Life of DROID: 7/27/2012

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 09:09 PM PDT
Oh, what a fun week it has been! When news came across the wire that Google was unveiling Google Fiber over in Kansas City, it was hard to get very excited. Now, I think it’s time to pack the bags and move the family over to middle America and get in on those crazy speeds. With Google now offering their very own Internet and TV services, I think we’re in for a major change to the ISP landscape.
If you missed any of the other goodies that went down this week, including Jelly Bean rolling out to XOOM WiFi owners, here are all of the highlights for you:


Have a great weekend, everybody!

Jelly Bean Factory Images Released for Nexus 7, Nexus S, and GSM Galaxy Nexus Variant

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 09:09 PM PDT
Jelly Bean factory images are now available from Google for a good portion of the Nexus lineup of devices. If you happen to own a Nexus 7, Nexus S (sojua or soju versions), or the Galaxy Nexus (yakju and takju versions), then we suggest downloading these files and keeping them in a safe place in case of future software troubles. Down the road, these could save you from a horrible custom ROM flashing fiasco and bring your device back from the dead. No love yet of course for the Verizon toro version, but hopefully we’ll be shown some love too in the future.*
Download:*Nexus Factory Images
Via: Android Police

iGO PRIMO 2.0 ANDROID 2012 ALL LANGUAGES AND MULTIRESOLUTION

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 04:12 PM PDT

iGO PRIMO 2.0 ANDROID 2012 FINAL ,ALL LANGUAGES AND MULTIRESOLUTION WITH 2012.06 Q1 NAVTEQ MAPS/
POI/TRUCK POI/BUILDINGS/PHONEME/HISTSPEED/FTR/FPA/FDA/EU SPEEDCAM/EU DEM AND MULTI LICENSES:

https://safelinking.net/p/8bc61f5148 PASS=LOVEPARADE

Jelly Belly Candy Co. Releases Jelly Belly Live Wallpaper in Celebration of New OS

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
The Jelly Belly Candy Co. launched an official Jelly Belly live wallpaper onto Google Play to celebrate the release of Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. Wow, that’s a lot of Jelly. Anyways, once downloaded for free, you can choose from a large assortment of flavors to have displayed on your device. Along with the different flavors, there are also different*backgrounds*to choose from and a toggle for control over gravity’s effect on the*individual*jelly beans.
Now if only I could reach into my device and eat these suckers.
Play Link

Preview Build of CM10 for Verizon Galaxy Nexus Available Now

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
If you have been wondering (like myself) why other devices were getting CyanogenMod 10 previews before Google's latest flagship phone, the Galaxy Nexus, you are not alone. Brint Kriebel, the CM manager for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, took to Google+ today to release a preview build that is available for flashing now.
While Kriebel says that this has been the daily driver on his phone for a few weeks now, he does stress that it's a preview build and not a release: meaning bugs are expected. All the major parts of the phone are working though, data, camera, NFC and all that so if you are feeling like getting your CyanogenMod on hit the source link below. Remember, since it’s a pure AOSP build there are no Google Apps included in this build. Have fun, but please, make a back-up first!
Via:*Google+Cheers Cesar!

Droid Life Q&A Session: Volume 3 Answers

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
Here is the fourth installment of our Q&A sessions. On Monday, we asked you all to submit your questions for the DL team and as usual, you came through in a big way. Who would have thought that the color of this site would be a talking point?*Thanks for the great questions, everybody. Let’s get to it.*
Where do you see DL in 3 years? 5 years?

K: *Well, hopefully still going as strong as it is today. Thankfully, the tech industry is ever-changing, so this should never get old. As long as Android grows, Droid Life will continue to grow. Can you believe that we will be at the 3-year mark in December?
T: *As K mentioned, I hope to see DL grow and reach many more readers by that time. Whether we’re still Android-centric and*completely*Google fanboys remains to be seen. A lot can happen in that time. Who knows, iOS 8 could totally kick ass, right? Not!
E: *Two words: World. Domination.
Do you think there will be a new nexus phone out for this year?

R: *I think there will be three to five Nexus phones come November or December. I’m really hoping they come in multiple form factors and colors.
K: *Oh for sure. There are rumors of there being multiple Nexus phones, but there has to at least be one. Google likes to release a new one every year around the holidays, and with the Galaxy Nexus seeming a bit dated these days, it would make sense for them to introduce new hardware.
What phone are you currently using and why?

T: *Galaxy Nexus with a Jelly Bean ROM. Simply because I don’t want to use anything else besides Jelly Bean!
K: *I keep switching between the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Nexus. Stock Jelly Bean is so beautiful and functional, but the Galaxy S3 is just so powerful and fluid. Android 4.1, even on the G-Nex, is not as fast as Ice Cream Sandwich on the GS3. It’s tough to tell why that is, but the OMAP processor and 1GB of RAM in the G-Nex could be to blame.


Who or what other sites do you guys follow?

T: *Great question – As for Android-related content, I like to follow my friends over at Phandroid and Android & Me for different perspectives on stories. For non-Android stuff, I love to read MetalSucks, BGR for their jaw-dropping headlines, and other various “cvlt-tastic” websites about Call of Duty and tattoos.
R: *The Verge, Engadget, Android Central, 9to5Mac, Daring Fireball, iMore, webOS Nation (PreCentral), Gizmodo, The Atlantic, and whatever else I find interesting on Twitter.
K: I read Sports Illustrated Hot Clicks twice a day. To get sports gossip, funny content, and a look inside the lives of athletes all in one place, it’s a must read. After that, I’m a huge Portland Trail Blazers fan, so I fill up on Blazers Edge’s coverage. I also find myself reading Portland’s Eater blog to know what’s new in the local restaurant scene.
How was Droid Life’s color scheme chosen?

K: *When I first started the site, it was sort of a joke to myself. A pink blog about tech just seemed sort of comical. Then when the site started to explode on the scene, it stuck because every other site was either blue or green and that just seemed boring. No better way to stick out in a clogged Android scene than with waves of pink, right?
Pre-season football is starting soon. Are any of you excited? If so, what teams will you be rooting for?

K: *Crazy excited. Living in Portland, we obviously don’t have an NFL team, so it’s tough to have a favorite. I’m a fantasy football guy, so I tend to cheer for the players that I have drafted. I’m definitely not a Seahawks fan even though they are the closest to us. Someone in this household is a massive Packers fan, so they tend to get plenty of play all season long.
E: *As an Indianapolis native, I’m a Colts fan. After seeing the team implode, I’m ready for a few harsh years, but I truly believe that Luck is going to be a fantastic QB. I’m also excited to see Peyton get a chance at another ring before he retires.
T: *Niners. End of story.
In your opinion, what is the single biggest thing missing from Android right now?*(OS feature, an app, or hardware)

R: *There are still a few big things missing. Android is still not the first place most developers launch their apps (though more apps seem to be launched simultaneously on iOS and Android) like Schmidt predicted would happen. Android is still missing major media options through the Google Play Store. I think Android should have Google Talk integrated into the phone app to make it easier to video chat and IM with friends.
T: *Developers. Yes, I know there is a healthy and strong community of them pumping apps onto Google Play, but nothing like what iOS commands.*Every time*I see an iPhone, there’s some cool new app that I wish Android had.
What would you do if iOS was the only platform available?

R: *Use it? If Google had abandoned Android and supported Apple instead it’s possible that webOS would have become iOS’ main competition. It’s honestly very difficult to imagine a world where iOS is the only available platform. Think back five years ago when the iPhone was introduced – there were plenty of options out there. Those options have shrunk down, but even without the Android army competing against iOS, others would have stepped up to compete.
K: *I’d have to use it. There is no way I could ever go back to a feature phone.
For a tablet, should I buy a Tegra 3, wait for the Tegra 4, or change completely to Snapdragon S4 Quad core?

T: *Stop reading this and go buy a Nexus 7. I’ll admit, the new Snapdragon S4 Pro looks to be a beast and will most likely destroy the competition in terms of*performance, but for what tablets are used for in today’s world, a Tegra 3 is all you need for now.
K: *Well, Tegra 3 tablets are the only ones available now, so that’s your option if you need something today. My question is, why haven’t you already bought the Nexus 7? It’s the best tablet available and it’s $200. If you don’t like it in 6 months when the first quad-core Snapdragon or Tegra 4 tablets come out, oh well, it was only $200.


Whatever happened to Custom ROM/Theme Friday?

T: *We get this a lot. Easy answer – With so many new phones out and the instructions for flashing all of these different ROM’s and kernels changing, it gets hard to keep track of it all. But, if we*receive*a tip about a sweet ROM for any device, we always check it out. If we like it a lot, we write it up.
Would you consider expanding the site to cover more than Android news?

E: *I actually got my blogging career going by writing video game news with a few guys on a local site during college. I love writing about games and if you all wanted to hear about *them, I’m sure we could work something out.
K: *We have slowly been incorporating more non-Verizon Android news over the years. You probably won’t ever see us talk about a mid-range Android slider on a UK carrier or the XOOM 2 launching in Australia, but you’ll definitely see some of the major news from other carriers. Not only do we welcome in Android fans from all walks of life, but it’s good for Verizon customers to know the competition.
*All previous Q&A sessions can be found*here.*
**In case you forgot, K is Kellen, T is Tim, E is Eric, and R is Ron.

Relive the Original Final Fantasy, Now Available on Google Play for $7

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
If you have been living under a rock and are not aware of Square Enix’s game juggernaut that is the*Final Fantasy*series, let me tell you that they are on their thirteenth chapter of the series right now. The games have a huge following and the original few iterations of the series have an even more dedicated group of fans. If you’ve been itching to replay the original*Final Fantasy, today is your day.The original game, with a graphics overhaul, is now available in the Play Store for $6.99. You get to play the same game that was introduced back in 1987 and embark on a “quest to restore the crystals to their former luster.” Compared to*Final Fantasy III*on the Play Store which is $15.99, this looks like a bargain. Pick it up if you are feeling nostalgic.Play StoreCheers Chris!

Custom ROM Friday: Liquid Smooth Alpha 6 for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
Yea, we know – it’s been too long. For today’s custom ROM, we have Team Liquid’s*Jelly Bean Liquid Smooth Alpha 6 for the Galaxy Nexus. Liquid’s goal is to create the smoothest and fastest ROM’s out there, while also being able to deliver plenty of visual customization options.*Some of the custom features include 5 lockscreen targets, a custom kernel for overclocking, and notification bar toggles for those who need instant access to system settings.*
We have laid out the instructions to flash this ROM down below, but please make sure to create a backup and have a rooted device before attempting. If you still have yet to unlock and root your Galaxy Nexus, now would be a good time. You can find*instructions*for all of that fun, right here.
Instructions:

  1. Download ROM zip file (Gapps are included) and place on phone’s storage.
  2. Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
  3. Create Nandroid backup immediately.
  4. Wipe data/cache.
  5. Install ROM zip file.
  6. Reboot and enjoy.

If you have any questions or want to suggest another ROM for us to feature, feel free to let us know down below.
Via: RootzWiki
Cheers Freedom!

Chameleon Inches Closer to Beta, Shows Off Cleaner and Speedier UI

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT
We are only a few weeks away from the beta of Chameleon arriving in the Play Store for those that pre-ordered. In an update released by the Chameleon team today, we get a look at an “almost beta” version of their tablet home replacement software, which probably closely resembles what we’ll see when it is released.
The UI has been cleaned up and performance has been greatly improved. One of the comments we have seen quite regularly when posting about this software, has to do with the lag when doing almost anything. If you take a look at this new video, you will see one of the more polished versions yet with much less lag.

Video: Using Google Play on the Nexus 7

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 08:49 AM PDT
Not that any of you are clueless on how to use Google Play, but there may be new Nexus 7 users out there that are just joining the Android party. As a $199 tablet that appears to be selling at a rapid pace, there are bound to be newbies floating around somewhere. For you, newbies, Google has this video, which should help you understand what “Google Play” is all about.

Pantech Star Q Makes First Appearance, A Low-Range Slider Headed to Verizon

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 08:49 AM PDT
What you are looking at is a phone known as the Pantech Star Q. It’s clearly a below mid-range slider, headed to Verizon to run on their 4G LTE network. While it may sport a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, the rest is nothing to be writing home to Mom about. The Star Q has a 4″ WVGA display, 3MP rear camera and a 4-row slideout keyboard. *Ice Cream Sandwich is on board, but boy does that screen above look like some feature phone software from the 90s. Yikes.
If this phone doesn’t launch for free, you’ll find me scratching my head in the back corner of a pub for days.
Via: *Android and Me

Jelly Bean Update Rolling Out to All Motorola XOOM WiFi Owners

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:14 PM PDT
According to reader emails and tweets we are receiving, it looks like Motorola is beginning to push out Jelly Bean to all XOOM WiFi owners, not just soak test members. So, XOOM owners, go see if you can update your tablet to Android 4.1.1 and let us know. Good luck!
Cheers John M, John F, and JS!*

Thursday Poll: What’s Your Favorite Way to Communicate With Friends?

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:14 PM PDT
With the ways to communicate with the people we love continuously growing, we would like to hear which way is so far, your favorite. There’s the ever-classic text message, old fashioned phone call, and of course the newest IM applications such as Gtalk and Facebook Instant*Messenger. Unless it’s for business, I honestly can’t remember the last time I took to the phone to see what my friends were up to. Personally, it’s all about Gtalk.
Let us know which mode is your favorite in the day to day grind.
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Another Dead Trigger Update Goes Live, Fixes That Pesky 180º Turn Bug

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:14 PM PDT
Madfinger Games has published yet another update to Dead Trigger, the main feature being a fix for that nasty 180ยบ*turning bug. It’s hard to explain, but sometimes when you were moving or reloading your weapon, you would instantly be facing the opposite direction, which has gotten me killed quite a few times.*
Here’s the full changelog that was posted along with the update:
Full Changelog:

  • Not working controls (on Xperia devices or “180° Turn”)
  • Too high difficulty of enemies on higher ranks (SWAT zombies)
  • Crash in Menu when too many missions were “available”
  • Booster “Ammo Supply”
  • Free gold for liking on Facebook
  • Revive Kit
  • In-App Purchases

Tweaks:

  • New Hope accessible after first mission
  • Enemy AI
  • Damage caused by mines, turret, cutters, exploding Barrels

New Features:

  • Help in Main Menu
  • New unlocked items in shop marked with “Unlocked”

That’s a pretty hefty changelog.
Play Link

Path Receives Huge Update, Adds Movies, Books and New Photo Cropping Tools

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 08:14 PM PDT
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Path is one of the smaller social networks, but it’s meant to be that way: tight knit and personal. The application for Android received a pretty large update today, adding in a lot of new features to keep you updated on what everyone in your network is up to. The ability to share what you are watching and reading with movies and books has been added, but that’s just the start of the changelog:
New square and landscape photos, and Glo and Crop photo tools — use Glo to enhance details in dark or bright photos.*
New rich notifications for your activity and your friends’ conversations.
Invite friends to Path with personalized messages.
Photos and videos are now displayed 30% larger!
Nudge friends for photos and check-ins.
Bug fixes.
Updates like these are always welcome to big name Android applications. If you’re a dedicated Path user, head over to the Play Store to download the update now.Play Link
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