| New CyanogenMod feature streams nearly any content to Chromecast Aug 9th 2013, 19:20, by Dima Aryeh The Chromecast was only recently released, but its functionality is still a little limited. For the price, no one can complain, but there’s no denying it has more potential. It can only stream from supported apps at the moment, and while app developers are working on adding support, other developers are looking to push Chromecast forward in different ways. Developer Koush has created a feature for CyanogenMod that allows any app that uses standard Android audio and video APIs to stream to a Chromecast dongle. Yes, only a few weeks after release, the Chromecast is already capable of being independent of apps. You’ll need to be running CyanogenMod for system wide audio and video streaming to work when it’s released, but since it’s such a popular ROM, more devices will have access to it than won’t. The modification works by notifying you when content is playing that can be sent to a Chromecast. You press a button in the notification shade, and it’s sent to your TV just like there was official support in the app. It’s very simple, and will work in apps like Twit.tv and BeyondPod. Any cloud content that’s playing will allow you to turn your phone’s display off while streaming, but local content requires the display to be on. That could be remedied in a future update though. This feature should come to CyanogenMod nightlies soon, but Koush is waiting on Google to whitelist the Cast SDK. Unfortunately, his stuff won’t be released until then. Nonetheless, it’s great to see people working so hard on making that little $35 dongle so much more useful. If you haven’t purchased one, does this tempt you?  |  | Top 10 Android app updates this week: Instagram, Netflix, Vu, Ustream Aug 9th 2013, 18:54, by Steve Raycraft Welcome back to our weekly Top 10 Android App Updates column, where we take a look at the most upgraded apps for the week. I've found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to look at what people are actually updating, not focus on which apps have the most installs. As in the past, we’re going to filter out minor updates for the super popular apps that have over 10 million installs, but I'm going to make an exception for apps that had significant updates. I hope you enjoy this weekly feature and discover some apps that you might find useful. Ustream – Version varies 
What’s new in this version: - New fly-in menu with categories for easy navigation
- New featured upcoming events
- New blue actionbar with redesigned icons
- New light color theme and app icon
- Reduced buffering time
Instagram – Version 4.1 
What’s new in this version: - New in 4.0: Video! We're excited to introduce Video on Instagram and bring you a new way to share your stories! Recording videos is currently supported on devices with Jellybean (4.1) and above.
My Tracks – Version varies 
What’s new in this version: - new location provider for better accuracy and battery usage.
- automatically detect walking, biking, and driving.
- new stats view.
- new landscape view.
- merge tracks and play them in Google Earth
Vu – Version 1.5.3 
What’s new in this version: -
Fixed sign in issue for some users who had animations turned off. -
Re-added Move to SD. -
Completely new redesign! -
Have articles read to you. -
NFC Beam -
Google+ Login -
Cut the application size in half TuneIn Radio – Version 7.5 
What’s new in this version: - Android 4.3 Support.
- bug fixes.
Nova Launcher – Version 2.2.0 
What’s new in this version: - Custom Dock Styles
- Custom Unread Count Badge Styles (Prime)
- New scroll effects (Prime)
- Optimizations and fixes
NFL Mobile – Version 8.0.28 
What’s new in this version: - Completely redesigned.
- VIDEO ON DEMAND- Expanded video content and game highlights let you see more of the action.
- SessionM – mPOINTS were removed but can be redeemed via other SessionM applications. Visit http://getmpoints.com/ for more information.
Twitter – Version 4.1.4 
What’s new in this version: - Now you can protect your account with login verification. This is a new form of two-factor authentication that you can turn on and manage directly from your app.
- Enjoy a new gallery view for photos in search results
- Other bug fixes and improvements
Netflix – Version 2.4.1 
What’s new in this version: - Fixes and optimization for devices running Android 4.3
- On the new Nexus 7 HD, this version requires all Android 4.3 system updates to be installed.
Podcast Addict – Version 1.21 
What’s new in this version: - The app now supports themes. Go into Settings/Display and select between Grey, Dark and Black theme. Light themes will be available later.
- No more audio glitches :)
- Contextual menu action failure.
- Improved screen transitions
- Podcasts & Episodes can be displayed in List mode or Thumbnail mode (use the menu in Podcasts & Episodes screen).
- fixed scrollbars color.
 | | Nvidia making their own Nexus 7 sequel, dubbed Tegra Tab Aug 9th 2013, 18:17, by Dustin Earley Nvidia’s Tegra 3 turned out to be quite the popular SoC, thanks in large part to the popularity of the original Nexus 7. The Tegra 4, however, has seen a much different fate. Due to poor Windows sales and a lost bid in the 2013 Nexus 7, the Tegra 4 has experienced weak sales with no real change in sight. So Nvidia is taking matters into its own hands. What would the new Nexus 7 have been like if it was powered by a Nvidia Tegra 4, rather than a Qualcomm chip? Look to the Tegra Tab to find out. Leaked photos have hit the web depicting a tablet that looks very similar to the original Nexus 7, with a matte rubber driving glove like texture on the back, bearing the words Tegra Tab. According to reports linked to the photos, the tablet will be manufactured by Shenzhen Homecare Technology. Shenzhen Homecare Technology recently announced they were building a Tegra 4 tablet, one that lines up well with the Tegra Tab. And the company recently revealed some insider photos of meetings with Nvidia, one that includes a picture of a white board with “Nexus 7″ written on it. As for the Tegra Tab itself, all we can discern from the pictures is that it would come with a rear camera, micro-HDMI port, 7-inch display and stylus support. Stylus support lends credibility to the leaks, since Nvidia has ben advertising DirectTouch and DirectStylus advanced stylus support in their Tegra 3 and Tegra 4 devices for some time now. With Nvidia filing a trademark for Tegra Tab in the US in April, we wouldn’t be surprised if the tablet eventually made its way here. If it did, would you have any interest in it? Gallery     | |
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