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Chromecast update kills AirCast, other third-party streaming methods Aug 26th 2013, 18:39, by Dima Aryeh It looks like Google’s intentions for the Chromecast aren’t quite as open as they are for Android. As you know, Koush recently started releasing beta versions of his AirCast app, which allowed you to stream local content and content stored in your Dropbox and Google Drive to your Chromecast. However, the latest update for the device has killed off third-party streaming, including AirCast. Koush, developer of AirCast, talked about this issue on Reddit and Google+. He says that Google has been disabling third-party streaming intentionally to keep a tight reign on Chromecast, just like they do with Google TV. Heads up. Google's latest Chromecast update intentionally breaks AllCast. They disabled 'video_playback' support from the ChromeCast application. Given that this is the second time they've purposefully removed/disabled the ability to play media from external sources, it confirms some of my suspicions that I've had about the Chromecast developer program. The policy seems to be a heavy-handed approach, where only approved content will be played through the device. The Chromecast will probably not be indie developer friendly. The Google TV team will likely only whitelist media companies. I'd strongly suggest holding off on buying a Chromecast until we can see how Google chooses to move forward on third party applications.Koushik Dutta He also discusses how Google has responded that they want to release the public SDK soon, but until then, streaming apps will have to be whitelisted. These apps will probably be from big companies, and until Google releases the public SDK, the device will stay locked down. This will make a lot of people upset, especially those who bought it to mess around with it. It’s too bad to see Google taking such a stance, but it’s most likely to win the favor of big companies that are letting Google license their media. Not that this kind of thing is a rarity, but it still sucks. So until then, don’t buy a Chromecast with the intention of hacking it. We’ll inform you if Google changes their policies. Owners of the Chromecast, does this make you regret your purchase? Source: Reddit, +Koushik Dutta Via: Android Police Top 10 Android apps from last week Aug 26th 2013, 18:01, by Steve Raycraft Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 app updates on Friday. On Mondays we look back to see which ones were the most crowd-pleasing among our audience. Read on for the 10 most popular Android apps among your peers from last week. 1. Twisty Launcher If you are looking to try a new stock launcher replacement, download and install Twisty Launcher. Twisty Launcher FreePrometheus Interactive PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 2. Timely Alarm Clock Timely is a beautiful alarm clock with many customization options. Timely Alarm Clock FreeBitspin PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 3. HabitRPG HabitRPG gives you a unique way to help you stay on track with the tasks you need completed. HabitRPG FreeOCDevel PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 4. Klyph for Facebook Klyph is a great card-style app to replace the standard Facebook application. Klyph for Facebook FreeAbewy PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 5. ActiveNotifications ActiveNotifications provide the ability to access your notifications without needing to unlock your screen first. DynamicNotifications FreeGreat Bytes Software PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 6.  Mashable The official Mashable.com application. Mashable FreeMashable PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 7. SoundSeeder Music Player A great music player to stream your music to other devices via WiFi. SoundSeeder Music Player FreeJekApps PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 8. Office Mobile for Office 365 Office 365 users can now view and edit documents while on the go. Office Mobile for Office 365 FreeMicrosoft Corporation PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 9. Samsung Wallet Consolidating coupons, boarding passes and tickets to events is made simple using Samsung Wallet. Samsung Wallet FreeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd. MSC PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE 10. Todoist Another tool to help keep yourself organized. Todoist: To Do List, Task List FreeDoist PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Note:  To ensure apps receive a fair chance to make the list, we will retire any app that has made the list for 3 consecutive weeks and we will place it in our Android and Me App Hall of Fame. We will post this Hall of Fame list every 3 months in a dedicated series. MOGA Power controllers charge your phone, available for pre-order Aug 26th 2013, 17:56, by Dima Aryeh With the portable console craze currently spreading like the flu, more and more companies are getting into making gaming consoles and peripherals. Currently, the NVIDIA SHIELD has captivated me the most in this category. With perfect controls, great balance and awesome battery life, it’s amazing for gaming. It helps that it’s perfectly suited for emulators, so I can relive the good old GameBoy days. However, that $300 price tag will turn many people off quickly. But let’s not forget that a similar effect can be had with a Bluetooth controller, despite the many downsides of such a solution. Power has been making the MOGA line of controllers for a while. The MOGA Pocket was a thin and small Bluetooth controller with an awesome arm that holds your device up at an angle. It did have its issues, like poor thumbsticks and no D pad. The MOGA Pro was released to combat these issues. It was less portable, shaped like a standard console controller, but it included proper thumbsticks and a D pad. It also came with a tablet stand, so you can game on your tablet while it is on a table. Today, the new Power series of MOGA controllers are up for pre-order. The MOGA Hero Power is a redesigned Pocket with a D pad and more ergonomic controls. The MOGA Pro Power seems to be a MOGA Pro, but with more powah! These two new controllers will charge your device while you play, keeping you from obliterating your battery life with an extended gaming session while on the go. The MOGA Hero Power will retail for $59.99 and the Pro Power for $79.99. Both are now available for pre-order on the MOGA site. Hit the source link to order yours. And if you’re at PAX right now, they’ll be showing off the controllers, so check them out! Are you in on the mobile gaming craze? Source: MOGA (Pre-Order), Businesswire

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