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• Everything.me (beta) debuts as your dynamic Android app launcher
• Update: LG May 1st press event to focus on Optimus G Pro
• Verizon lays out device payment plan details
• Cricket intros new family plan discount
• FCC hints at AT&T version of Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
• HTC M4 rumored with metal-alloy chassis, June release
• Changelog: Notable Android app updates (April 22)
• LG Lucid to join Verizon’s prepaid line-up as Optimus Exceed
• Facebook Home installs cross 500,000 mark

Everything.me (beta) debuts as your dynamic Android app launcher Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:55 AM PDT For those of you who like to change up the home screen of your Android, or try new app launchers, we submit something quite new and intriguing. It’s called Everything.me and it’s billed as a dynamic and adaptive launcher that changes with your moods. No matter which app launcher you’re using, even Facebook Home, your home screen looks the same no matter when or where you open it up. What happens, though, if you’re in the mood for a specific meal, movie, song, or show? Wouldn’t it be great if your phone would change with your desires, giving you a different look and quicker access to specific apps? This is essentially what Everything.me does, plus more. For example, if you’re shopping for a new digital camera, just enter the name of the camera and all the relevant shopping apps will appear. Click on any of the apps, and it will open directly into the content you wanted – reviews, price comparisons, you name it. This works for not only the aforementioned topics but also sports teams and pretty much everything else you in which you might have an interest. Available for free, the beta app can be installed on pretty much any Android smartphone running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above. The app has already undergone a few updates in its short existence and looks to be off to a promising start. Download Everything.me for Android (Google Play) The post Everything.me (beta) debuts as your dynamic Android app launcher appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Update: LG May 1st press event to focus on Optimus G Pro Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:52 AM PDT As we reported a few weeks ago, LG will be hosting a press event in the Big Apple and we have confirmation that it’s main focus will be on the LG Optimus G Pro. Indie rock band Atlas Genius will perform at the exclusive event, and anyone interested in the phone will soon learn when, where, and how much it will cost to own an Optimus G Pro. As always, we will keep you up to date with any future details, and will make sure to “Share The Genius.” The post Update: LG May 1st press event to focus on Optimus G Pro appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Verizon lays out device payment plan details Posted: 22 Apr 2013 10:51 AM PDT Verizon Wireless officially began their payment plan option yesterday, giving customers the ability to purchase and activate service on a full retail priced device and pay for it in monthly installments. If you have been wondering what the specifics are, Verizon let us know today on their blog: Full retail priced smartphone or tablet eligibility price must be a minimum of $349.99. Pay for the full retail priced smartphone or tablet in 12 payments. Finance charge of $24, which is just $2 per installment. Device Payment Plan customers can take advantage of Share Everything pricing and data sharing. First payment, including $2 finance charge, due at time of purchase. Your next payment will appear on your next Verizon Wireless bill. Feel free to pay off the full balance of your new full retail priced smartphone or tablet anytime you want. Maximum of two open Installment Plans per customer, subject to credit approval. $1000 combined Installment Plan balance limit per customer. Let us know, is this option for you?           Source: Verizon Wireless       The post Verizon lays out device payment plan details appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Cricket intros new family plan discount Posted: 22 Apr 2013 10:25 AM PDT Prepaid wireless carrier Cricket today announced a discount for the $50 family plan. Essentially, the plan sees a $10 savings from the $50 plan when customers activate two lines of service. For the money subscribers receive 1GB data on top of the unlimited talk and texting as well as access to Muve Music. "The Cricket family plan is half the price of AT&T, and value like that makes this plan a great way for families to save money by spending a lot less on their wireless bill… Cricket is the only carrier in the US to offer Muve Music, one of the leading on-demand digital music services in the country." - Tyler Wallis, senior vice president, product and marketing for Cricket Cricket The post Cricket intros new family plan discount appeared first on AndroidGuys.

FCC hints at AT&T version of Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Posted: 22 Apr 2013 10:08 AM PDT AT&T may be in line to offer the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, according to documents recently spied at the FCC. A version of the gargantuan smartphone has been spotted with support for AT&T’s HSPA+ bands, leading us to assume that Ma Bell will carry the device. Of course, neither AT&T nor Samsung are confirming that we’ll see the phone released here in the United States. How many of you would like to get your hands (it will take both) on the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3? FCC The post FCC hints at AT&T version of Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

HTC M4 rumored with metal-alloy chassis, June release Posted: 22 Apr 2013 09:07 AM PDT A mid-range take on the HTC One flagship experience, the HTC “M4“, has been tossing about the rumor mill for a few months. Once reported to be an HTC First without the Facebook Home integration, the phone may prove to be a little more powerful. New details suggest the handset will employ a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor and feature a 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, and an Ultrapixel rear camera. Expectations are that the “M4″ will be running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and have Sense 5 UI when it arrives this summer. According to DigiTimes, the phone will boast a “metal-alloy” chassis which is being supplied by Catcher Technology. With less than two months to go before the rumored arrival, we should learn more about the phone in short order. DigiTimes The post HTC M4 rumored with metal-alloy chassis, June release appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Changelog: Notable Android app updates (April 22) Posted: 22 Apr 2013 08:44 AM PDT Changelog is a weekly series of posts dedicated to highlighting notable Android app updates. Whether it be utilities, games, or anything in between, we shed some light on some of our favorites. While some of you might be all over these software updates, others may appreciate learning about a new app or two. Speaking of which, have you check out the most recent APPTEASERS post? WordPress (v2.3) Brand new design which employs the Holo style guidelines and a persistent action bar at the top. Gone are the old options and buttons which have been replaced with a left-side menu drawer that remembers where you last left off. Additional details include View Site, Admin area access, improved post editing and better image uploading. FREE Yahoo Mail (v2.5) Features include a new layout designed with tablet users in mind which allows for easier inbox management, a new ‘reading mode’, and a starred folder (important emails). Also, users can now switch accounts via the sidebar menu. FREE mysms (v4.0) Update includes a refreshed design that offers a number of themes and emoji integration. The new widget looks and feels very much like what you would expect in an Android 4.0+ experience. Pop-ups now have more options and a new design and you can also set individual background wallpapers. FREE ToyDefense (v1.6.1) Recent changes include a new Tournament Mode which sees new maps added every week as well as Facebook integration. Play against friends on multiple platforms, and keep an eye out for future social network tie-ins.  FREE Box (varies) Main updated feature centers around around easier viewing and sharing of your content. Users can also sample rich media files on the go with audio and video previews. Rounding things out, a number of new languages have been folded into the app. FREE Arcane Legends (v1.0.5.0) New, themed expansion pack “The Battle for Nordr” adds an entirely new level of fun. Level caps have been increased from 26 to 31 and there are all new weapon, quests, loot, and pets to gather along the way. Also, players can now take each other in a PvP mode. FREE Vonage (v2.1) Major update sees the integration of video calling to and from other VOnage users for free whether on 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connections. Call quality will depend on connection; users can toggle front and back camera and can switch to and from audio and video calls. FREE The post Changelog: Notable Android app updates (April 22) appeared first on AndroidGuys.

LG Lucid to join Verizon’s prepaid line-up as Optimus Exceed Posted: 22 Apr 2013 07:33 AM PDT The LG Lucid line at Verizon recently expanded with the arrival of the Lucid 2, but that doesn’t mean that LG and Verizon are stopping there. According to 9to5Google, the first Lucid is due to make the jump to Verizon’s prepaid unit, and in the process the name will be changed to “LG Optimus Exceed.” The device looks quite similar to the one from the original Lucid’s debut last year, but with an updated widget and new set of app icons. As far as price is concerned, rumors say the LG Optimus Exceed (model number VS840PP) will be available sometime soon and with a price that is around $100 or less. While that may sound a bit on the pricey side (since you can pick up a Lucid 2 for free,) keep in mind that the Lucid 2 is free as long as you have a two-year agreement, while the Optimus Exceed will be contract free.   The post LG Lucid to join Verizon’s prepaid line-up as Optimus Exceed appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Facebook Home installs cross 500,000 mark Posted: 22 Apr 2013 06:44 AM PDT The Facebook Home Android application has crossed the 500,000 mark in roughly one week of existence. As noted by TechCrunch over the weekend, the figure can be construed as having come out flat. There’s a billion Facebook users around the globe and a large portion of the base is mobile, right? Why such a low figure? It’s probably due to the fact that Facebook Home is only available for a select number of handsets today: The HTC One X+, Samsung Galaxy S3, and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It’s worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One will be supported by the app once they hit the streets in the next few weeks. We suspect that this is just the snowball waiting to roll down the hill. With monthly updates promised, Facebook Home should evolve over time and become better with each iteration. Done right, it should scoop up a few of those dancing on the line of whether to adopt. TechCrunch The post Facebook Home installs cross 500,000 mark appeared first on AndroidGuys.

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