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Starbucks, Google team up to offer faster Wi-Fi Jul 31st 2013, 14:51, by Nick Sarafolean Coffee shops have become the go-to for free Internet access. If you need internet access, you go to a coffee shop. It’s the natural thought process. But unfortunately, some coffee shops offer better Wi-Fi than others. That has long been a problem for Starbucks. Many people regard its Internet as laughable; speeds are about as fast as Sprint’s 3G network on a good day. But Starbucks is getting ready to try and fix that problem with its latest partnership. Today heralds an announcement from Starbucks and Google that they’re partnering to provide faster internet. Google says that most locations should see 10x faster Internet speeds than currently available. Every single one of the over 7,000 locations will see this increase in speeds, and the rollout should be completed over the next 18 months. And, Starbucks in areas with Google Fiber access will utilize Google Fiber and it’s gigabit Internet speeds. Yet another reason to move to a city with Google Fiber. This is great news, especially for those of us who often frequent Starbucks. It also seems that Starbucks and Google are starting to get cozy; this announcement comes after ads for Play Music All Access started greeting Starbucks customers when they connected to the Internet. We’ll have to see where this goes in the future. Who else is excited for this? Microsoft Office Mobile for Android now available on Google Play Jul 31st 2013, 14:31, by Nick Gray Productivity junkies, rejoice! Microsoft Office for Android has finally arrived. If you can’t seem to pry yourself away from Microsoft’s Office suite, Office Mobile for Office 365 may be the app you’ve been waiting for. Microsoft’s Office application for Android works on devices running Android 4.0 or higher and allows basic editing of Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Unfortunately, the application does have its limitations. As the name implies, Office Mobile for Office 365 can only be used by those who have an Office 365 subscription (personal subscriptions start at $10 per month) and Microsoft does not plan to add Android tablet support. Office Mobile for Office 365 is currently available on the Play Store for US customers, but will eventually roll in 33 different languages and 117 markets across the globe. Any Office 365 subscribers out there willing to give Microsoft Office for Android a go? Gallery Office Mobile for Office 365 Microsoft Corporation PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out Jul 31st 2013, 14:28, by Steve Raycraft New apps need lovin' too, right? Every day there are thousands of new entries on the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We’ve shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and launch them to new heights. Our weekly column Fresh Meat highlights new apps with less than 100k installs. Browse our new Android app picks below and let us know which ones you enjoy. Chromecast Description: Chromecast is the easiest way to enjoy online video and anything from the web on your TV. Plug it into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet or laptop. No remotes required. Cast your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button. Chromecast FreeGoogle Inc. Android Apps PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Homestyler Description: Get inspired with stunning interior design projects, tips and trends. Then watch your own home design ideas come to life by experimenting with real products and colors. Take the guesswork out of home remodeling with Autodesk Homestyler. Snap a picture of a room to create your own 3D home design playground. Homestyler FreeAutodesk Inc. PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Transit Description: Transit gets you there. Wherever you are, just pull Transit out of your pocket and quickly see the next departure for all public transit routes near you. Not sure how to go somewhere? Just let Transit know where you’re headed and our trip planner will map out the quickest way to get there. (Works in 43 cities including NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia). Transit App FreeThe Transit App PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE LiveLeak Official Description:The official FREE LiveLeak.com app allows you to browse, search, upload and comment. This is version 1.0 and offers limited content at launch. We’ll be adding a LOT more soon. Liveleak Official FreeBeyond Vision Solutions Ltd PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Fast Search Description: Fast Search is a unique search overlay that helps you search your apps, contacts and music from anywhere on your Android phone. Fast Search FreeParth Savani PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Permission Manager Description: Quick shortcut to the hidden Permission Manager in Android 4.3. Does not require root or any special permissions. Permission Manager FreeAppaholics PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Fuelzee Description:  Fuelzee helps you find cheap gas prices based on your location and rewards you at the same time. You can check-in or report gas prices to earn points when passing by a gas station. Points can be redeemed for rewards in the gas station or at local businesses. Fuelzee - Cheap Gas Prices FreeFuelzee Inc PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Callheads Description: Ever been interruption from an app through a call? CallHeads (beta) will give you more control on what to do with a phone call when you are concurrently using an app. Instead of a fullscreen notification popping up and interrupting your app, you will see a bubble as an overlay on your app, and you can keep using the app. CallHeads - phone call app Freemaboe PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Internet Speed Master Description: Internet Speed Master is a tool to help you improve your internet connection. This will modify a system file to improve the connection in TCP/IP config. Its a known Linux tweak, so it is safe to use. However, always backup your data before trying this. Internet Speed Master Freenez droid PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE Network Signal Booster Pro Description: Increase your network signal with the tap of a button. This is a brand new application to the Google Play market, and we are so excited to finally share it with our fellow Android users! Simply open the app and press “boost signal.” The application will automatically tether a better 3G, 4G or LTE network based on your phone carrier to ensure that you are maximizing the best reception and phone signal you can get. Download App in the Android Market PLAY QR POWERED BY APPAWARE

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