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Category: Apps

The latest selection of Android apps, both free and paid, are found right here. If you were looking for that fresh list of trending Android apps, we have you covered on a daily basis. Want to know the newest Android application releases first? Want to know which Android applications are free for a limited time?

Whether it’s Gmail, Google Calendar, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, or lesser known apps like Nova Launcher, Trello, Sling TV, and Philips Hue, you will know the best Android apps at all times.

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  • You Can Now Hail a Lyft or Gett Ride Straight From Google Maps

    You Can Now Hail a Lyft or Gett Ride Straight From Google Maps

    Recently inside of Google Maps, users were able to hail an Uber car while looking to see how long a trip may take. Now, Google is also adding in support for Lyft throughout the US, as well as Gett in New York City.

    The way to access this feature remains unchanged. For example, once a destination is entered, you can review how long a trip will be depending on which mode of transportation you take. Under the Taxi section, you will now see Lyft options alongside Uber, as well as price and arrival estimations for both services.  (more…)

  • Nest Releases Sightline and Person Alerts Software Update for Cams, Gives Everyone Free 3-Hour History

    Nest Releases Sightline and Person Alerts Software Update for Cams, Gives Everyone Free 3-Hour History

    Nest says that they have “changed the game” as of this morning with the release of a major software update to the Nest app that brings new functionality to Nest Cams (both indoor and outdoor, and Dropcams). The update includes Sightline, a smart software that can pull out the “key moments” in a day for later reviewing, and Person Alerts, which are exactly what they sound like. On top of that, Nest announced that they are giving everyone free 3-hour history, even without a Nest Aware subscription.  (more…)

  • Nintendo Will Launch Super Mario Run for Android in the Future

    Nintendo Will Launch Super Mario Run for Android in the Future

    One of the more exciting announcements during the iPhone 7 event was the introduction of Super Mario Run from Nintendo. To describe the upcoming game as plainly as possible, it looks like a horizontal Temple Run, but Mario. The game is to be made available exclusively for iOS at first, but Nintendo has confirmed to Kotaku that Super Mario Run will indeed come to Android eventually.  (more…)

  • Hotlap Heroes Available for SHIELD TV, Supports 8 Racers Locally

    Hotlap Heroes Available for SHIELD TV, Supports 8 Racers Locally

    A new multiplayer game for the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV box is available on Google Play, titled Hotlap Heroes. Priced at $3.99, this game combines the essence of Super Off Road and RC Pro-Am into a modern 3D racing game, perfect for anyone who wants to grab a controller. (more…)

  • Pinch to Zoom Coming to Instagram for Android in “Coming Weeks”

    Pinch to Zoom Coming to Instagram for Android in “Coming Weeks”

    A new pinch-to-zoom feature is headed for Instagram, available now for iOS devices. Naturally, Android device owners will need to stay patient, as Instagram states the feature will come for us in the “coming weeks.” (more…)

  • Google Launches In Apps Search on Android to Let You Search Within Everything

    Google Launches In Apps Search on Android to Let You Search Within Everything

    Late last night, Google unwrapped a new feature for the Google App on Android that lets you search within apps installed on your phone. The new feature is called (fittingly) In Apps and will show up as a new “In Apps” tab within Search.  (more…)

  • Google Maps is Getting Lists to Help Keep Places Organized

    Google Maps is Getting Lists to Help Keep Places Organized

    In the latest Google Maps beta, Google has included a new feature that is currently only available to Google Local Guides rated level 4 and higher. That new feature is lists, which is pretty self-explanatory, but could also be really, really useful for heavy Maps users.

    With the new lists option in Maps, users will be able to create and view lists of places through the “Your places” section sitting in the slideout navigation menu. Once in there, the new lists area shows a FAB in the bottom corner that allows you to create new lists, but also starts out with a handful to get you going, like “Favorites,” “Want to go,” and “Shared places.” In order to save items to lists, you’ll still tap on the “Save” button when viewing a location, but with lists activated, you will see a list of your lists pop-up for selection.  (more…)

  • Google Hosting Indie Games Festival in San Francisco on September 24, Open and Free to Public

    Google Hosting Indie Games Festival in San Francisco on September 24, Open and Free to Public

    Google has announced the Google Play Indie Games Festival, a place for developers and mobile gamers to come together and play the latest and greatest indie titles. During the festival, those in attendance will have a unique opportunity to play unreleased indie games from many developers, then vote to see which games will win awards. Should a developer take home a prize, it could be a SHIELD Android TV, SHIELD Tablet K1, Razer Forge TV prize pack, or other exciting stuff.  (more…)