Thursday, February 28, 2013

Google Android News Android Forums

Google Android News Android Forums

Rovio brings new Bad Piggies update to the Play Store, tosses in 30 new levels and a time trial for good measure

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 07:01 AM PST

Bad_Piggies_Play_Store

 

Rovio has just unleashed the latest installment of its popular spinoff game called Bad Piggies. While the main premise of the game is still to have users try to still those delectable eggs while creating the ultimate machine, the game does include a couple of new goodies that helps keep the gameplay fresh. Among the various items of note are the availablity of 30 new Flight in the Night levels and Road Hog time trials that allows you to try and achieve the completion of a level within a certain time limit. As always, there are the traditional levels available and all sorts of objects from balloons to fans to rockets that allow you to travel in style.

The latest update is available in the Play Store now, so head on down there and grab it today.

 

Bad_Piggies_Play_Store_QR_Code

Play Store Download Link


Come comment on this article: Rovio brings new Bad Piggies update to the Play Store, tosses in 30 new levels and a time trial for good measure

Google developer teases the masses with Google+ Photos app

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 06:14 AM PST

Google+_Photos_Chromebook

 

If you happen to own a Chromebook, then you’ll be happy to know there’s a sweet little app that’s currently on the way. Famed developer François Beaufort had revealed in a teaser that Google+ Photos is very much real and is all set for arrival on your machine in the near-future. Also known as “Pulsar”, the app is powered by Native Client technology and gives users the ability to upload and share photos from Chrome directly. Beaufort is quick to mention two major features of the Chrome app: the automatic selection of the best shots and the automatic import of photos when users plug in a camera or memory card. Of course there’s probably more to the app, but for now we won’t know very much until the app gets all of its kinks worked out.

Unfortunately, the app is not quite ready for primetime just yet, but Beaufort does encourage adventurous users to try it out if they are feeling a little lucky and all. You’ll find more deets at the source link below.

source: François Beaufort+


Come comment on this article: Google developer teases the masses with Google+ Photos app

Adobe Photoshop Touch now available for smartphones

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 06:02 AM PST

Adobe_PhotoShop_Splash_Banner

There’s no question that Adobe Photoshop (PS Touch) is one of the premier photo editing apps, but up until today it was only available for tablets. Those of you that would like to utilize this powerful app on your phone will be happy to know that it was just released in the Play Store. I had a chance to see a hands on demo of it recently, and if you’re wondering if this version will be toned down, wonder no more because it’s not.

Now there’s both bad news and good news, First, the bad news, if you want to be able to use it on both your phone and tablet, you will have to buy both apps ($9.99 for tablet, $4.99 for phones). The good news is that if you utilize Adobe Creative Cloud, your projects will automatically sync between devices.

Features:

  • Use popular Photoshop features, such as layers, selection tools, adjustments, and filters, to create mind-blowing images.
  • Improve your photos using classic Photoshop features to bring out the best in your photography. Apply precise tone and color adjustments to your entire composition, a particular layer, or a select area.
  • Create something other-worldly using painting effects, filter brushes, and so much more. With Photoshop Touch, the creative possibilities are endless.
  • Make your images pop with graphical text. Apply strokes, add drop shadows and fades, and more.
  • Take advantage of your device's camera to fill an area on a layer with the unique Camera Fill feature.
  • Quickly combine images together. Select part of an image to extract just by scribbling with the Scribble Selection tool. With the Refine Edge feature, use your fingertip to easily capture hard-to-select image elements, like hair.
  • Start a project on your phone and finish it on your tablet* or back in Photoshop** at your desk using a free membership to Adobe Creative Cloud™.*** Your projects are automatically synced between your devices.
  • Free membership to Creative Cloud provides 2GB of cloud storage.
  • Work on high-resolution images while maintaining the highest image quality. Images up to 12 megapixels are supported.

Check out their demo video below and hit one of the download links below to get started.

Adobe_PhotoShop_01 Adobe_PhotoShop_02 Adobe_PhotoShop_03 Adobe_PhotoShop_04 Adobe_PhotoShop_05 Adobe_PhotoShop_06

Click here to view the embedded video.

QR Code generator

Play Store Download Link

Full press release

Adobe Brings the Power of Photoshop to Mobile Phones

Brand New App Adobe Photoshop Touch for Phone Optimized for iPhone and Android Devices

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Feb. 27, 2013— Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of a new version of Adobe® Photoshop® Touch, optimized for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android smart phones. Inspired by the highly successful Photoshop Touch for tablets, the phone app brings core features of Photoshop desktop software to mobile devices and offers similar intuitive, touch-based gestures and features.

"Mobile phones are increasingly becoming the primary tool for people to take and edit photos,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. "Adobe is dedicated to serving our customers' evolving creative workflow and we heard, loud and clear, that Photoshop fans wanted some core Adobe imaging magic on their smartphones."

Adobe Photoshop Touch for phone offers powerful new capabilities for smartphone users:

  • ·         Enhance images using popular Photoshop features such as layers, selection tools, filters, tonal and color adjustments
  • ·         Apply effects and add graphical text for endless creative possibilities
  • ·         Edit images as large as 12 megapixels with layers
  • ·         Combine images together quickly using the Scribble Selection feature, and easily refine your selection with the Refine Edge tool
  • ·         Automatically sync images to Adobe Creative Cloud™ with free 2GB of storage

 

“Photoshop Touch is a great way to work on an image on my mobile phone. The 400 percent touch zoom and organized interface in Photoshop Touch for phone made enhancing my images fun and easy," said Brian Yap, creative director, Boxing Clever. "Working with curve adjustments and filters that use slider controls is especially intuitive.”

"Adobe Photoshop Touch for phone offers great depth and value with layering and blending features," said Richard Gray, mobile photographer, educator and blogger, iphoggy.com. "I'll be using Photoshop Touch for phone in class with my students this year as we look at the more artistic end of the creative process with dreamscapes and surreal images."

"The depth of selection tool options offered in Adobe Photoshop Touch for phone is unique to the photo compositing app market," said Dan Marcolina, Marcolina Design & MarcolinaSlate LLC, author of iPhone Obsessed. "Now I, and other iPhonegraphers, can do even more exacting edge editing on the device where the image originated—our mobile phones."

Adobe Create Cloud Workflow Integration

Photoshop Touch for phone is integrated with Adobe Creative Cloud* and includes access to 2GB of Creative Cloud storage with a free account. Users can sync photos and projects to Creative Cloud, and then continue working with the files from a tablet** or Photoshop*** desktop software. Creative Cloud is a radical rethinking of the entire creative process and an industry-defining shift in creative expression and inspiration, where members can explore, create, publish and share their work across devices, the desktop and the Web. Visit Adobe Creative Cloud for more information.

Pricing and Availability

Adobe Photoshop Touch for phone is immediately available in the Apple App Store and Google Play for US$4.99. For iOS devices, the app requires iOS 5, iPhone 4S and iPod touch 5th generation; Android phones must run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later.

For additional information, please visit:
http://www.adobe.com/photoshoptouch. Customers may submit feedback and ask questions on the community powered feedback site:http://forums.adobe.com/community/photoshop_touch_for_phone. Users may also connect with the Photoshop Touch Team directly onFacebook, via Twitter or on the Photoshop.com blog.

 


Come comment on this article: Adobe Photoshop Touch now available for smartphones

HTC One will be the only “One” device in 2013

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 04:52 AM PST

HTC_One_Press_Shot

Yesterday HTC made the announcement that their flagship phone, the HTC One, would be the only device in the “One” lineup for 2013. While this is certainly a bold move for HTC, it could prove to be a wise one. With the competition rising from competitors, such as Samsung and the Galaxy S IV, HTC needs a strategy that will boost sales and consumer attraction. By making the One their focus, HTC is learning from the success of other phones such as the iPhone which Apple has backed as their singular device since its launch in 2007.

HTC wants the One in the hands of as many carriers as possible, and by backing a single device, HTC has a greater chance of accomplishing that goal. Hopefully HTC will back it up with a huge marketing campaign that will attract consumers to the device from now and well into the future. The One is easily one of HTC's home-run devices due to its incredible performance and stunning design, and you can expect great things yet to come from them.

Source: MobileNews.omio.com
Via: Droid-Life


Come comment on this article: HTC One will be the only “One” device in 2013

Google pushes silent update to add Google Settings app to your app drawer

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 08:18 PM PST

Google_Settings_Screenshot

By now, some of you may have noticed a new little green icon popping up in your app drawer today, titled Google Settings. The new shortcut is part of Google Play’s recent update and gives you convenient access to Google+ sign-in settings, among other settings you could previously access through other apps. So in case you were worrying about some random spam app junking up your phone, don’t be alarmed.

The app puts your settings menu from other Google apps, like G+ and Maps, in one convenient screen. It isn’t a necessity, but it gives Google some new room to work in new settings for their core applications. We can probably expect a few more settings to pop up from time to time, and I’d bet that eventually this application will be simply merged into the settings menu of Android in a future release. Until then, another little icon on your phone isn’t too big of a deal, right?


Come comment on this article: Google pushes silent update to add Google Settings app to your app drawer

[Deal] Grab a refurbished Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $249.99

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 07:33 PM PST

Samsung-Galaxy_Tab-2_10.1_Press_Shot

Been eyeing a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 but didn’t want to drop that much cash on a tablet? Woot! has a deal on a manufacturer refurbished Tab 2 for just $249.99. At $150 off the list price, that’s not a bad deal. As a reminder, the Tab 2 features a 10.1″ 1280 x 800 display, a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 16 GB. If you need a second opinion, you can check out our review here. Don’t take too long, though, as the deal is only valid for a few hours or until the stock runs out.

source: Woot!


Come comment on this article: [Deal] Grab a refurbished Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $249.99

Google adds Google+ sign-in to Google Play services 3.0

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 07:20 PM PST

Google_Plus_Banner

Google has rolled out an update to their Google Play services, which features some pretty cool new features. Both new maps APIs and Google+ sign-in are features present in the update.

Google+ sign-in allows users to sign in to their applications using Google credentials, which brings along all of their Google information with them for the app. Things like your name, display picture, and social circles will carry over into applications. Sharing posts to your Google+ page are also more customizable and will allow you to make them a bit more interactive, like including actions such as “listen” and “check-in” to your posts. Popular location app Banjo was used to showcase the integration, and showed what’s possibly one of the coolest features of the update; over-the-air installs of an application from a website, with or without access to an app store. That seamless integration is going to let developers add plenty of cool features to their apps in the future. TuneIn Radio is also on board with the Google+ integration, and more apps are sure to follow.

Google Maps also received some API updates, fixing plenty of bugs for users. Not quite as flashy and exciting, but still worth having. Hopefully we’ll see some apps take advantage of these features in the near future.

source: Android Developers Blog


Come comment on this article: Google adds Google+ sign-in to Google Play services 3.0

Posted by at 6:49 AM

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)