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| Google+ Hangouts app update adds tablet support Posted: 17 May 2013 01:51 PM PDT Google released the Hangouts app shortly after the I/O keynote on May 15th and while the device support was listed as being for Android 2.3 or later, there were some limitations to that. One of which was in regards to tablets. Google had put a note in the Play Store description saying that said tablet support would be available soon and it looks like that update has since arrived in the Google Play Store.
The what’s new section in the Play Store listing still reflects the earlier update, however we can confirm the Hangouts app now works on tablets. Specifically, we have tested the app on a Nexus 7. Otherwise, as we saw with the initial smartphone release, the Hangouts app is replacing the previously existing Talk app. Simply put, if you are rocking an Android tablet and want to get in on the fun of Hangouts, proceed to update. Aside from the quietly added support for tablets, Hangouts users also have SMS integration to look forward to. There hasn’t been any date or timeframe as to when that will arrive, however the confirmation did come by way of a Google employee. Dori Storbeck, Community Manager for Hangouts and Chat has said the SMS integration will be “coming soon." In addition to the confirmation, there is also a bit of SMS integration evidence sitting in the Google Accounts settings page. Perhaps a bit more fun, Google seems to have also included some Easter Eggs. These however, are available for those using the desktop. The list of Easter Eggs includes everything from ponies to pitchforks. There is also the KONAMO cheat available. That one will likely be a favorite by many and as a refresher, you will need to hit the arrow keys for up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, and then B A Enter. Anyway, while you are waiting for your tablet to finish updating the Hangouts app, check the above image for the full list of Easter Eggs and have some fun with friends. SOURCE: Google Play Store |
| Skobbler for Android update adds turn-by-turn navigation Posted: 17 May 2013 12:46 PM PDT We know that Google Maps has some updates in the works, however it looks like another maps app has also been updated. This other is from Skobbler and the updated app is currently available in the Google Play Store. The app is called GPS Navigation & Maps + offline, though some may recognize the Skobbler name from ForeverMap 2. Basically, in addition to adding new features, Skobbler also updated the name.
In an effort to answer the ‘why would I need a maps app when I already have Navigation’ question, one such reason would be the actual map data. You see, Skobbler uses OpenStreetMap, which is a free and editable map that has more than 1 million voluntary contributors. Sticking with this latest update though, the GPS Navigation & Maps + offline now has turn-by-turn navigation. Other changes in this latest release also include the newest Skobbler NGx map engine and an additional free map update for users. The folks at Skobbler have also said this release brings “great improvements” to the overall stability. Anyway, those looking for an alternate map solution, or those who simply want to use something based on the OpenStreetMap data have two options available from Skobbler.    The GPS Navigation & Maps + offline app is priced at $1.00 and there is a trial available. Those looking to go the trial route first can download the GPS Navigation & Maps — light app from the Google Play Store. This app will have all the same features as the paid app, however some of those features will cut off after 14-days. After the 14-day trial period, the app will lose navigation. After that point, Skobbler offers two options — upgrade to the paid version and retain all the features or continue using the light version without the navigation and offline support. Otherwise, additional features include ongoing updates, route planning for cars and pedestrians, search functionality, different modes for day or night and more. SOURCE: Google Play Store         |
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