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Google Finally Adds Option to Download All Songs From Google Music
Jan 26th
Rejoice! No more having to download each track one by one if you want to download your entire music collection from Google Music. Google has heard the cries of those who want a quick and easy way to download their collection to their computer and they have come through with an update that will allow just that.
The process is done through both their Music Manager app and the web and it allows you to download both music you’ve uploaded and music you purchased from Google Music. Music purchased through Google Music can only be downloaded from the web twice but you’ll still be able to get that music through Google Music Manager after that.
That was by far my biggest complain about the service and now that Google has solved that I’m quite comfortable with buying music from the service. Head here for instructions and here for the confirmation. [via Lifehacker]
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Motorola Adds The iPhone 4S to it’s Legal Fight Against Apple
Jan 26th
Motorola has added the iPhone 4S and iCloud to a legal battle going on in the Sunshine State of Florida. This battle is not a new one but rather just an add on to an existing case already in the system. However this one now adds the iPhone 4S and iCloud to the list of infringements that Motorola claims Apple committed.
Motorola claims six patents have been infringed upon by Apple, They are as follows;
U.S. Patent No. 5,710,987 on a “receiver having concealed external antenna”- U.S. Patent No. 5,754,119 on a “multiple pager status synchronization system and method”; Motorola is asserting the European equivalent of this patent against Apple in Mannheim, with a decision scheduled for Friday of next week (February 3, 2012)
- U.S. Patent No. 5,958,006 on a “method and apparatus for communicating summarized data”
- U.S. Patent No. 6,101,531 on a “system for communicating user-selected criteria filter prepared at wireless client to communication server for filtering data transferred from host to said wireless client”
- U.S. Patent No. 6,008,737 on an “apparatus for controlling utilization of software added to a portable communication device”
- U.S. Patent No. 6,377,161 on a “method and apparatus in a wireless messaging system for facilitating an exchange of address information”
This is an ongoing battle for both Apple and Motorola, as well as Android in general. Apple has reportedly spent upwards of $100 million in legal costs alone just against HTC. Who knows what they have really spent in total. Apple’s recent appeal lose in the Dutch courts, is another example of Apple not having the upper hand like it thinks it does.
With all these lawsuits back and forth, its a wonder how any of these companies are making anything. Will Motorola win like it did with the ITC? Only time will tell. Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
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New Gmail App Adds “Experimental” Feature – Get It Now For Your Galaxy Nexus [Download]
Jan 24th
Looks like Google wrapped up a bonus treat for Ice Cream Sandwich on the ASUS Transformer Prime. Apparently, users found a new “experiments” option inside of the native Gmail app. Normally when dealing with Android, you generally want to be wary of anything labeled as “experimental” but in this case, you need not worry.
So whats the deal with this new “experiements” thang? Well, it enables a few new optional features inside of Gmail — one that allows you to search inside of emails and the other that enables drag-and-drop functionality of “contact chips” (or small contact tiles) inside Gmail. Nothing too fancy but none-the-less very helpful if you spend a lot of time inside your Gmail app.
While the new Gmail version 4.0.3-239410 came bundled inside the Ice Cream Sandwich for the Transformer Prime, Galaxy Nexus users, were sadly, left with the older version. But don’t fret because the all new Gmail app — complete with Experimental feature — has been extracted and is ready for the downloading (no root required) via the link below. Enjoy.
If you are rooted, this version is said to work on any Android 4.0 ROM so give it a try. If it doesn’t work, simply uninstall and download the Market version. No harm, no foul. We still have no clue when we can expect this version to officially hit the Android Market but I imagine it wont be very long now.
[Via ComputerWorld | AndroidPolice]
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Ping gets updated with new look, Adds Twitter and Facebook integration [Video]
Jan 24th
Seven Networks just released version two of Ping. If you’re not familiar with Ping, it’s a social messaging app that allows you to keep all your conversations in one place. They just added Facebook and Twitter integration which might make this the “ultimate push-based social messaging app” available in the Android Market. With Ping you won’t have to switch between apps like email, IM, SMS, Facebook, Twitter, and other messaging apps. Ping automatically organizes all messages from each contact for all of these services. The Ping interface features a contact carousel and orders your contacts by how often you converse with them.
“People today are busy enough keeping track of their various mobile devices. Add to that the task of managing all of the different messaging apps and mobile communication becomes a bit overwhelming,” said Ross Bott, president and CEO of SEVEN. “Ping simplifies communication and messaging, allowing users to focus on the contacts and communications that matter the most to them.”
Checkout the overview video:
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Download links and full press release after the break.
Android Market Link
Full press release:
Ultimate Social Messaging App Now Available on Android Market
SEVEN Networks’ Ping® Emphasizes Conversations Without Need to Constantly Switch Apps
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SEVEN® Networks, a provider of innovative mobile solutions that reduce smartphone data traffic on wireless networks, today announced the availability of version two of Ping®, the ultimate push-based social messaging app, on the Android Market. The second version adds access to social messaging, including Facebook and Twitter.
“People today are busy enough keeping track of their various mobile devices. Add to that the task of managing all of the different messaging apps and mobile communication becomes a bit overwhelming”
Staying connected to family, friends and colleagues can seem like a full time job for mobile users who must switch back and forth between email, IM, Facebook, Twitter, SMS and other messaging apps. Ping alleviates this stress by seamlessly combining chat, email and social media messaging in one app, organizing conversations from all services by person.
Ping’s user interface features an innovative contact carousel that allows the user to view his/her contacts in a simple, wheel-like view. The app automatically organizes all messages from a contact regardless of which service they are using, allowing the user to view, read and send messages from one convenient screen. And, it orders your contacts by those that you’ve had the most recent contact with making it easy for the user to stay close to those who matter the most. Additionally, Ping was developed with SEVEN’s push platform, enabling extended device battery life and real time message delivery.
“People today are busy enough keeping track of their various mobile devices. Add to that the task of managing all of the different messaging apps and mobile communication becomes a bit overwhelming,” said Ross Bott, president and CEO of SEVEN. “Ping simplifies communication and messaging, allowing users to focus on the contacts and communications that matter the most to them.”
The app also supports SEVEN–powered chat, email, IM apps and access to Facebook and Twitter feeds, Facebook Chat as well as SMS messages and voice calls.
Ping is available to mobile users worldwide as a free download on the Android Market. An expanded version for wireless carriers is currently in trials before being embedded on upcoming devices and distributed over-the-air to devices already in market. Ping is the second Android Market app from SEVEN, following on the heels of the very successful Hotmail Android app co-developed with Microsoft (more than 3 million installs).
About SEVEN
SEVEN® Networks develops innovative mobile software solutions that help carriers and device manufacturers reduce the amount of traffic generated by mobile apps on wireless networks. The SEVEN platform delivers data from the cloud to smartphones in a way that is network efficient, providing immediate capacity and financial relief to carriers faced with the exponential growth of mobile data. SEVEN Open Channel™, the latest award-winning addition to the SEVEN product portfolio, is a breakthrough mobile traffic optimization solution that cuts mobile app bandwidth consumption by 70 percent and signaling usage by 40 percent. SEVEN is deployed worldwide at major carriers across the five continents. More information is available online at http://www.seven.com.
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Nova Launcher Update Adds Custom Folder Icons and Infinite Scrolling
Jan 20th
Everyone’s favorite Ice Cream Sandwich-based launcher Nova Launcher has gotten itself a pretty nice update. For starters, infinite scrolling is now an option for those who find themselves indecisive on which homescreen to stop on. You can also change the icon of folders in case you want your folders to look consistent with the rest of your theme. Bug fixes and optimization are a natural part of any update, as well, so expect things to be a bit more stable. You can find the application and instructions to update to the latest version at this XDA thread. [via Droid-Life]
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