• RunKeeper Updated With Google Fit Integration

  The popular exercise tracker RunKeepr is getting an update today to work with Google's new fitness platform. The addition of Google Fit is the only change this time around, and it's an unassuming update. In fact, you might never know it was there unless you dig into the settings.   Google…

• What Material Design Means for Google

  We have yet to actually taste the sweetness of Android 5.0 Lollipop on our current devices but fan boys are getting more excited especially after the Material Design was introduced … Continue reading

• Xamarin now lets students build native Android and iOS apps for free

  Xamarin today announced two new education initiatives for students and one for educators. For all three, the goal is the same: get more people building apps with its tools. The biggest component is a new student program that lets students build native Android and iOS apps with Xamarin Studio for…

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• BBC's Sport apps now deliver real-time F1 notifications

  It's been almost six months since the BBC updated its iOS and Android Sport apps to deliver real-time football notifications, giving fans the ability to receive goal updates while on the move. However, football isn't the only sport the Beeb allocates...

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• Download: Google Maps 9.0 with Material Design APK

  Google has another new app being blessed with Material Design this morning. Google Maps version 9.0 is out and waiting for you to drool over. Like many of Google's apps being dressed up for the arrival of Android 5.0 Lollipop, the latest version of Google Maps emphasizes lush animations, clean…

• I Can't Believe How Great Android Lollipop Is So Far

  Android 5.0 Lollipop just started rolling out . Like all Android operating system releases, it'll probably take a week or two to filter down even to Nexus devices, and maybe a month or two before it starts showing up elsewhere. But in the meantime I've been using it on the Nexus 9 and Nexus…

• Sony starts selling unlocked Xperia Z3 in U.S.

  Sony is now selling the unlocked version of its flagship Xperia Z3 smartphone directly to customers for $679.99. The Xperia Z3 is available in all four colors at the moment from the Sony Store if you don't want to go through your favorite U.S. carrier.

• Weekly Photo Contest: Trees

  Whether functional, decorative or a little bit of both, there's always some beauty to be found in foliage around us. That's why we're making this week's photo contest focus on "trees," hoping to see the best tree pictures you can produce in the week ahead. Two winners this…

• At Last, Customers In Serbia Can Purchase Paid Apps From The Play Store

  There are a ton of apps available in the Play Store, and while a large number of them are free, some require forking over some cash. This generally means each user has to decide for themselves whether or not a piece of software is worth the money. But for people in Serbia, there's been no such…

• Google Fit integration speeds onto RunKeeper

  RunKeeper has updated its fitness app to bring Google Fit integration. From your Android Wear smartwatch, you can now see your pace and distance as well as use your voice to control the app, which can then be synced to Google Fit.

• Bad news, Android fans: The Android 5.0 Lollipop Nexus update is delayed

  Many Android fans rocking a Nexus device are waiting for Google to finally roll out their respective Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but the company isn't ready to do it just yet, Android Police's Artem Russakovskii said on Google+, as Google is still dealing with some bugs. FROM EARLIER: Android…

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• Sky Force 2014 gets a ninth level, still needs a fix for NVIDIA Tegra K1

  Sky Force 2014 , that top-down shooter that I've spent way too much time playing the past couple months, today has received a new, ninth level, with all sorts of frustrating things to keep me playing another couple months. That is awesome. It also got some love for x86 devices, which also is…

• What Sex Is Your Robot?

  Before long we'll have personal robots available to help with tasks, safety, companionship, and more. To that I say Hell yeah! I can't wait to outsource all the boring parts of my life to androids. But here's the question: Will those droids be created male, female, or something less…

• Guns 'n Glory Heroes now optimized for Android Wear

  Did you ever dream of using your watch to fight off evil forces that are hell bent on attacking you? Well, this new game may be the closest thing you've … Continue reading

• You've already missed your chance to get the Nexus 6 this week

  When Google updated the Nexus 6 listing on the Play store this week to assure consumers that more inventory was on its way, we assumed that many of the slighted early adopters who missed out on the initial batch would have their chance to pick one up on Wednesday. Unfortunately, unless you just…

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• Nexus 6 Re-Stock Is Happening / Happened, But Don't Worry, It's Still Just As Horrible As Launch Day

  Update: It does appear Google is still doing very small periodic restocks. Keep trying - I just managed to get a white 32GB to the payment confirmation. Added to cart. An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again later. An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again later. An unexpected…

• Google Maps is getting a colorful redesign for iOS and Android

  Google's colorful new design style is making its way to Maps this week. With  an update rolling out over the next few days, the look of Google Maps on both iOS and Android will be overhauled to fit in line  with Material Design , a style that's been quickly making its way  across…

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• Announcing the 'Weekly Photo Contest: Evening' winners!

  The latest edition of our Weekly Photo Contest has come to a close, and we have selected the winners. After a week of filling up the forums with five full pages of entries we had lots of great shots to look at, all fitting nicely into the "evening" prompt. Read along and check out this…

• Soon you'll be able to launch desktop applications from Google Drive in Chrome

  Google is trying to tie in its Google Drive cloud service more with its Chrome web browser, thanks to a new extension that will allow users to open files stored in Google Drive directly into a compatible desktop application.

• Google's Suave New Maps App Lets You Book Lunch Reservations

  The latest Google Maps update lets you book a spot at local restaurants through integration with OpenTable. The update uses Google's new design language, Material Design , so when you open GoogleMaps on Android or iPhone over the next few days, it should look different. Read more...