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by George Heymann

September 30, 2010 • 9:06 am 2

Google Maps updated to 4.5.1, Maps Live Wallpaper now includes weather!

Did you notice Google latest update for Google Maps for Android? It’s been recently updated to 4.5.1. The obvious change is the inclusion of weather for the maps live wallpaper. Google may have also tweaked the existing Walking Navigation Beta and the search filter (results by distance or ratings), as they are listed as “NEW” in this update.

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September 23, 2010 • 2:57 pm 2

TwiDroyd 4 is a transformative mobile Twitter experience!

by George Heymann

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Twitter recently stopped supporting “basic authentication,” which requires that you provide a Twitter username and password to the Twitter API every time you log in. Instead, Twitter will use Oauth, an authentication protocol that allows users to approve applications to act on their behalf without sharing their password each time.

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September 21, 2010 • 9:40 am 0

Primer: Managing file attachments.

In my work as an advertising photographer, file attachments are an integral part of my everyday workflow. For many experienced computer users working with file attachments, is almost instinctual.

However, hardly a day goes by that I don’t receive a request from someone needing help either sending or saving file attachments. So I thought I’d take a minute to help those of you that may still be unsure how to manage file attachments. Read the rest of this entry »

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September 17, 2010 • 2:12 pm 1

2nd Beta of Angry Birds Lite released for Android!

Rovio has released their 2nd Beta of Angry Birds Lite for Android version 1.3.5 on the Android Market. The latest release addresses compatibility issues . Reportedly V1.3.5  is capable of running on additional handsets including the HTC EVO 4G. The app is still not showing up in the Android Market for some handsets. Luckily this time Rovio has addressed this situation by making the app available for download on GetJar.

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September 17, 2010 • 8:30 am 6

*#*#4636#*#* Android Secret codes!

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

I ran across some interesting information detailing undocumented codes for many Android phones. You input the codes using the dialer to access phone features and information normally unavailable. The codes were obtained by decoding various .apk files present in the phones firmware.

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September 16, 2010 • 10:50 am 1

OpenFeint social gaming platform now available on Android!

The popular OpenFeint iOS social gaming platform is now available on Android. OpenFeint allows developers to add “social networking aspects” into their games, with minimal programming. You can add friends, see what they are playing, view leaderboards and participate in forums or live chat. (Launch titles list after the break)

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September 12, 2010 • 11:40 am 1

Tweetdeck for Android!

The good folks at Tweetdeck have been busy ironing out bugs and adding features to their Android beta app. The latest version 0.9.8, adds three widgets, Tweetdeck Bar, Tweetdeck Column and Tweetdeck Post. The latest version also lets you add your search items as columns to further customize the experience. (Download links after the break)

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September 10, 2010 • 11:11 am 1

Google voice app gets updated with widgets.

Google added widgets for its Voice application that adds fast access to the full Android App as well as one-click connection to four of its most common functions.

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September 8, 2010 • 10:45 am 2

Cheap alternatives to expensive cell phone stands!

Now that our smartphones can do much more than simply make calls, I’ve been looking for a sturdy desk stand from which I can watch/listen to podcasts, or watch the occasional movie without having to hold the phone.

After doing some checking, most stands were priced around $15, with some going as high as $40.

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September 4, 2010 • 5:56 pm 3

Pissed at Angry Birds?

I was pleased to hear that Rovio was releasing its mega-hit Angry birds for Android. Not because I’m a huge fan of the game but because I felt that it was another sign that Android had arrived as a mobile platform. As the Android Army continues to grow so does its influence.

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