GMusic Is a Native Google Music Player for the iPhone

iOS: GMusic is a new native iOS app that streams music from your Google Music account right to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. It can even download songs for offline playback, something that the previously mentioned webapp provided by Google is unable to do.

GMusic is available in the iTunes App Store for $1.99, and the developers call that the "introductory price," so if you're interested, you may want to get it now. The app loads quickly, looks like iOS's native music player, and gives you access to all of the songs you've uploaded to Google Music. Tap any song to start playing, and tap the blue icon next to the song name to download the track locally so you can play it when you don't have a data connection or your signal drops.

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Android’s Most Popular Game Emulators Pulled from Market

If you've got any of the popular "oid" game emulators, like Nesoid, Snesoid, N64oid, or Gensoid, then you may want to make backups of them now and take care not to delete them. Google's removed them all from the Market, as well as revoked all developer rights from their creator, Yong Zhang. Since this isn't the first time an emulator's been pulled from the Android Market, it's probably safe to say that anybody who has any game emulator already installed on their device should keep it there, or they may not be able to replace it later.

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How to Turn Your Android or iPhone into a Portable Retro Game Arcade

Whether you're looking to relive the past or experience the origin of gaming you missed in your youth, your Android or iPhone can take you back to Mario's salad days, the birth of the Final Fantasy series, and much more. Here's how to get started with retro game emulation and turn your phone or tablet into an arcade in just a few minutes.

While contemporary video games have come close to cinematic masterpieces, there's often nothing better than the fun and simplicity of retro classics. If you've never jumped into the world of emulation, this guide will take you through the very simple basics and have you up and running right away. We'll also take a quick look at ROM hacking so you can power up your emulation experience as well.

By the way, should you prefer to get this set up on your computer instead, check out this guide.

Before we get started, let's go over the basics. When you're talking about retro game emulation, you need two basics things: game ROMs and an emulator that can play them. A ROM is simply a copy of a game that exists as a file on your device. An emulator is an application that's capable of playing that ROM file on your device. Basically, you can think of a ROM as a virtual game cartridge and an emulator as a virtual console. Now that you know what you're dealing with, let's get started.

Get Your Emulators

Finding an emulator is pretty simple, but you may prefer some emulators over others. We're going to include our favorites for various platforms and, in some cases, a few alternatives if there's a good reason to check them out as well. If you are looking at an emulator we didn't recommend, remember that accuracy, performance, cheat code support, game pad support, and cross-platform compatibility are all things you'll want to consider.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN iOS AND ANDROID: Emulation on iOS requires jailbreaking. We won't have links to our iOS emulator recommendations for that reason. All you need to do, however, is open Cydia (the jailbreak app store) on your jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and search for the recommended option. From there you'll be able to download it and use it no problem.

Additionally, third-party controller support (like the Nintendo Wiimote) works differently on iOS and Android. Controller support is generally built into the app on iOS, but on Android you need to add a separate app that connects controllers as input devices. (If you have an Android tablet with Honeycomb 3.1 or later, however, you can connect some controllers via USB as well without the need for a helper app.) We'll discuss controllers a bit later, but in the following sections assume any reference to controller support refers to iOS.

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Best way to remotely control your desktop PC, MAC, iPhone, tablet PC, Android

Its the best application to control Windows or Mac, from iPhone, Android or even remotely control your PC or MAC from another MAC or PC. As you can see in the video, you can not only play videos or audio files but also attempt to play something 3D.

From what I did not realize, however, is that Splashtop has also launched an application for Windows that allows us to connect to another machine with Windows or OS X.

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Birzzle Puts A Twist On Block-Matching Gameplay - Results In A Brilliant, Fast-Paced Puzzler

Making their first entry into the Android Market, the developers at Enfeel Inc. may have struck gold with Birzzle, a fast-paced puzzle game that offers familiar "match three," Bejeweled-style gameplay with a refreshing twist.

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Do You Want To Run Android Apps On Your ipad? Then There Is An App For That

Android apps running on your iPad? Alien Dalvik makes it possible.

In case you’re not familiar with Alien Dalvik, it’s a port of the Dalvik virtual machine, which is the software layer in Google’s Android operating system responsible for executing Android apps.According to SlashGear, the Myriad Group (the brains behind the Alien Dalvik project) announced support for Apple’s iPad in Alien Dalvik version 2.0.

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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Leaked

The upcoming version of Android, known as Ice Cream Sandwich 2.4 (or 4.0), is expected to be launched in the end of this year. This is a highly anticipated Android version, which is expected to unite the tablet and smartphones experiences.

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Android Saw Twice As Many Buyers As iPhone Over The Past 3 Months

Head down into the bunkers and lock the door, friends — there be flamewars a comin’.

Nielsen released a new mobile research report this morning, with at least one big landmark stat within: over the past 3 months, Android has pulled in twice as many new smartphone buyers as the iPhone.

The new-buyers breakdown, over the past 3 months:

• 56% of those buying a new smartphone bought an Android device
• 28% bought an iPhone
• 9% bought BlackBerry
• 6% bought “Other” (which contains Windows Phone, amongst others)

Of course, these stats really should have a little asterisk tucked somewhere inside. The iPhone is onephone (or two, counting the 3GS), by one manufacturer. Android is, at this point, hundreds of models, across dozens of manufacturers. That’s not said to knock Android in any way — but it’s worth noting that when the pie is split so many ways across so many manufacturers and models within, the iPhone is probably making exponentially more money for Apple than Android phones are for anyone.

Also worth noting, but immeasurable: how many would-be iPhone buyers held off with the knowledge that a new iPhone was not only on the way, but was actually behind its normal release schedule? It’ll be interesting to see these numbers for the next three months.

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Google Voice Actions For Android Now In The U.K, France, and Germany

Last year, Google introduced Voice Actions for Android. It probably was and still is one of the coolest features, which Android has under its sleeve.

Initially, the Voice Actions feature was only available in the United States, and primarily to English speaking people. Today, Google has updated its Voice Actions app for Android to add support for more regions and languages. Beginning from today, Android users in the U.K, France, Italy, Germany and Spain can now enjoy voice actions in their localized language, including Spanish, British English, Italian, French and Germany.

For people who are unaware of Voice Actions, it allows you to speak to your phone to do certain actions like calling someone, texting someone or maybe search something on Google.

Below is a video of Google Voice Actions in action-:

Here is a list of all the different voice commands, which the Google Voice Actions app can understand-:

• send text to [contact] [message]
• call [business]
• call [contact]
• go to [website]
• navigate to [location/business name]
• directions to [location/business name]
• map of [location]

Cool right? Head over to the Android Market and download the Voice Search app from Google for free to try out Voice Actions.

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3 Best Apps for Your Android Phone

Since launching in 2008, the Android smart-phone, Google’s mobile operating system, has gained popularity amongst cell phone lovers around the world. Androids are now on every major telephone network in the United States. They offer something for everyone and can allow you to manage and organize every aspect of your life. Not only is it a phone, but the Android allows you to browse the web, check your email, play music and videos, take pictures, text message, and keep all of your important dates in order. It also has a wide variety of applications, or “apps,” that you can download that will help improve your social life and your career. You can check one of my previous post where i shared cool android apps.

Here is a list of some of the best apps that you can get for your Android phone.

If you love social network sites and staying in touch with people from all over the world, then you need to download the Facebook app for your phone. This snazzy little application allows you to have access to Facebook while on the go. You can update your status, check your messages, read the newsfeed of your friends, and live chat. You will also be able to “check in” to different places using this app, so your friends can know exactly where you are.

Are you a person of few words? Then you need to get the Twitter application for your phone. Twitter is a hot new website that allows users to write 120 character updates. You can share brief status updates with your friends and post links to news articles and other informative sites. Whether you are on the train to work or in the doctor’s office, you will never be out of the loop with your Twitter application.

If you are always wondering what you should wear in the morning, then be sure to download The Weather Channel app  for your Android. The Weather Channelapplication will give you up to date live weather updates right on your phone. You’ll never get caught in the rain again without an umbrella! It will also show you the local weather based off of your location on your phone’s GPS chip. The app also includes radar maps, severe weather alerts, 10 day forecasts, and much more.

Now that your phone is full of cool apps, you need to make sure that it is protected from the elements with some cell phone accessories. You can buy a cell phone skin for your Android that will help protect it from getting scratched, scuffed or scraped. Cell phone skins come in a variety of colors, so you’ll be sure to find one that fits your unique style taste.

Whether you want a cell phone accessory for your new Android or to fill it up with the latest applications, a Google smart-phone will make your life simpler. You will love having a cell phone that works like an MP3 player, camera, handheld computer and day planner all in one. And with cool new apps, you’ll love it even more.

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5 Reasons Why You Need an Android Tablet

The growing market for tablet computers is a confluence of two events. The first is portability. The more dependent we are on technology for information, directions, socializing, entertainment and advice, the more essential it becomes outside of the home. The second is the advance in the technology itself. The better and more compact the processing power, the more capable tablets become at delivering the multimedia experience we require.

However, the demand for tablet computers has led to a saturated market. In recent years, nearly every electronics provider in the industry has developed their own version of the tablet, each with their own size, specifications, and accessories. At times, it becomes difficult to sift through the surfeit of choices available to a consumer. On the other hand, when it comes to operating systems, the choice is much simpler. Almost all tablets fall into one of two classes: the proprietarysoftware offered on the Apple iPad, and the Google developed Android. The following are 5 reasons why an Android Tablet is the superior product: 

1. Price and Selection

The cost of an Android tablet is relatively cheaper than competing models. Furthermore, outside of the iPad, nearly all major tablets use some version of the Android operating system, providing a far greater selection not only in hardware but in size. Android tablets can be found in 5 inch, 7 inch, 9 inch, and 10 inch models from a panoply of providers including Dell, Samsung, Acer, Motorola, Sony and LG.
An Android tablet also provides better value than a laptop or smartphone. A tablet combines the processing power and screen size of a laptop with the weight and affordability of a smartphone. 

2. Customizable Software

The fact that Android is an open source software means that there are a significant number of apps you can download, many of which are free. Apps are essential to increasing the utility and function of a tablet, and giving developers the freedom to create them will help the marketplace continue to grow and expand for the foreseeable future.
Apps also provide increased customization, allowing you to organize your tablet as you see fit, as opposed to the more inflexible iOS installed on the iPad. Customized software can be installed on top of the Android software, allowing you to alter desktop themes, icons, and widgets. This is why Android is the preferred software for many tablet providers, as they allow manufacturers to add and tweak the interface to present a more marketable product. 

3. Flash Capability

Much of the content on the internet is flash based. This includes web pages, games, video clips and full movies. As a result, in order to fully explore the internet it is imperative that you have an operating system capable of playing flash such as Android. Since both Apple’s iOS and Linux’s webOS cannot play flash, this may result in a far more limited browsing experience.

4. Multi-Functionality

Part of the appeal of a tablet is the ability to connect to other devices such as an HDTV. With USB, SD, and HDMI ports, you can connect your tablet to another computer or watch movies on a high definition big screen. Apple, in choosing to make their device wireless dependent, neglected the fact that many electronic devices, televisions in particular, are not equipped with internal wireless cards. Many Android tablets also offer the option to serve as a router or tethering device, sharing an internet connection between multiple devices. 

5. Hardware Issues

Android tablets typically have replaceable batteries, whereas an iPad must be shipped back to the manufacturer to have the battery replaced by a technician. Contrary to their smartphones, Apple tablets also have notoriously poor cameras, scoring consistently worse than Android tablets in comparison.

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