Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Android World Update # Xposed Framework: The 5 best modules

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Xposed Framework: The 5 best modules
Oct 15th 2013, 22:44, by Sterling Keys

The Xposed Framework is very popular among modders since it offers an easy way to customize the Android system without having to make any profound changes to apps or the source code. I use it myself quite often and took some time to present my five favorite modules for it. Check them out below!

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Android World Update # WhatsApp update allows you to change your number

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WhatsApp update allows you to change your number
Oct 15th 2013, 23:10, by Sterling Keys

The popular instant messaging application WhatsApp has gotten a little bit better. The last update to the Android version of the app added  video playback and with this latest update comes a bunch of minor improvements and fixes. As well, you are now able to change the phone number that is associated with your WhatsApp account easily and from within the app itself.

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Android World Update # Air Command, other Galaxy Note 3 software features unofficially ported to the Galaxy Note 2

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thumbnail Air Command, other Galaxy Note 3 software features unofficially ported to the Galaxy Note 2
Oct 15th 2013, 21:31, by Chris Smith

Galaxy Note 2 Air Command

Galaxy Note 2 users looking forward to getting some of those new Galaxy Note 3 features on their one-year old supersized smartphone should be happy to hear that Air Command and a bunch of other Samsung tricks can be ported to the older model.

Naturally, we expect a future Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note 2 to also pack some of Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 software features, but until that happens – word on the street is that Samsung will update the Galaxy Note 2 to Android 4.3 by the end of the year – there's an unofficial solution in the wild.

xda-developers senior member titooo7 has managed to bring Air Command (Pen Window, Screen Writer, Scrapbook, Action Memo) and other software features to the Galaxy Note 2 including Gallery, Launcher, Safety Assistance, S Note, Sketchbook, and S Planner.

However, not everything works just yet: Air View "appears twice in settings," and One Hand Operation "works for the keyboard, calendar and dialer, but not for 'all screens.'"

That said, we'll remind you that we don't encourage you to install custom ROM versions on your smartphones and tablets, and that it's entirely up to you to decide firmware to run on your devices. In case you want to try out Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 features on your Galaxy Note 2, make sure you follow the instructions in the xda-developers thread (see Source links below).

Since we are talking about Galaxy Note 3 features here, we'll remind you to check out our Feature Focus videos for Air Command (and other S Pen actions) and One Hand Operation, to get a taste of what the new Note model has to offer.

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Android World Update # Paranoid Android releases official 0-Day GAPPS package, promises always up-to-date apps

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Oct 15th 2013, 22:18, by Andrew Grush

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As you might already know, flashing a custom ROM is a great way to make the most out of your Android device. Unfortunately, the experience isn’t always a straightforward one and requires time, patience and a little know how.

Arguably one of the biggest inconveniences with flashing a custom ROM is that you have to manually install Google Apps if you want to enjoy Google Play and all the other great Google services. While this wouldn’t be that big of deal, the problem is that the provided links for GAPPS are often for an out of date version of the package, one that you later have to update.

Here to tackle the issue, Paranoid Android has announced a new "0-Day PA Google Apps" package that is compatible with just about any ROM out there. This package is designed to provide a full set of unmodified, always up to date Google apps that include all necessary dependencies and libs. Further, the GAPPs have the ability to survive ROM updates and – at least on Paranoid Android – will even auto update over the air.

Since the team doesn’t officially have Google’s permission to provide these apps, they are entering into a a bit legal gray area by providing their new 0-Day package. The Paranoid Android team admits that this is true, but remains hopeful that Google will ‘turn a blind eye”.

We all know this is a legal gray area but let's face it, the outdated, broken, buggy, incomplete packages which are distributed throughout the developer/Rom scene do more harm than good. If Google decides to turn a blind eye on this let us at least do them the courtesy of making sure the original Google experience isn't broken or adulterated!

Interested in learning more? You'll want to head over to the XDA Developer forum, where the PA team has a thread that includes both download links and more details.

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Android World Update # Motorola begins soak test for Moto X, likely the camera update other carriers already pushed out

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Motorola begins soak test for Moto X, likely the camera update other carriers already pushed out
Oct 15th 2013, 22:43, by Chris Chavez

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T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T have all pushed out the camera ‘n bug fixing update to the Motorola Moto X, and here we were thinking Verizon customers wouldn’t be seeing the same update until much later down the line. If the new round of soaks tests for the Verizon Moto X is any indication, looks like we could be seeing that update sooner than later.

Some lucky members enrolled in the Motorola Feedback Network have been receiving emails notifying them of a soak test for the Verizon Moto X is underway. The email doesn’t give a changelog or any details as to what the update entails, but we have a feeling it’s the same one everyone else already received to address camera and call quality, bugs, and the like.

Moto X Soak Test camera update

Looking to enroll in the Motorola Feedback Network? All you have to do is update your Motorola profile, then opt-in for the Motorola Feedback Network here. After receiving the welcome email in your inbox, you can then register your device for a chance at receiving early updates like this. Unfortunately, signing up now probably means you missed out on testing this particular update, but it doesn’t hurt to try.

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Android World Update # Get This Look: Gaurav Seth

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Get This Look: Gaurav Seth
Oct 15th 2013, 21:45, by AndroidGuys

We’re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience for our Android. So much so that we present this weekly series of Get This Look posts.

In a nutshell we show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Some of these are a little easier to create than others and many of them can be tweaked to no end. The following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish; your results will vary. Which is awesome!

If nothing else, this is a great way to discover new apps, widgets, icons, and more!

by Gaurav Seth

WHY WE LOVE THIS LOOK:

Easy to install and easy on the eyes, this one speaks more to tablet users than smartphones. Designed for a Nexus 7, Gaurav Seth’s layout brings out our inner child without embarrassing us. In other words, it’s okay if our friends pick up a tablet and see it. The standard functionality is present; icons are available for common apps and Google search is front and center. The icon pack already has more than 750 apps and games so we’re pretty sure whatever you place on the home screen will work. As an added bonus, you’ll receive 17 hand-crafted wallpapers that mimic the look and feel.

As for the widgets, we simply love them…all twelve of them. You can rearrange them in just about any order and they even work with other designs you might be working up.

Perhaps what we love most is that you don’t need to mess with any custom launcher settings. Simply take the one you’ve installed and change the icons!

The apps used in this design can be used to create some other fantastic layouts, some of which can be found in other Get This Look features.

What you’ll need:

Check the archives for even more inspiration!

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Android World Update # How to install Galaxy Note 3 applications on the Galaxy S4

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How to install Galaxy Note 3 applications on the Galaxy S4
Oct 15th 2013, 21:48, by Sterling Keys

The Galaxy Note 3 brings several improvements to some Samsung specific software. Of course, many of these new software updates revolve around the functions of the Galaxy Note 3 S Pen, but others could technically be used on any smartphone with a touch screen. So, here’s a quick rundown on how to install some these apps, such as Sketchbook or the camera app, on your Galaxy S4.

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