According to a tweet sent out by the Google TV Team, Sony is expected to be releasing an update to its Google TV devices (blu-ray player). Well, it appears the update is already rolling out, as Kellen from Droid-Life has reported about it showing up on his Sony Blu-ray when he fired it up tonight (that’s his photo above).
HTC’s thinnest smartphone just caught some quality blurry cam time thanks to HTC Hub. I believe it’s the first time we’re seeing Ice Cream Sandwich get “Sensed” and it just reminds me of why I prefer pure Android devices. Although I haven’t had any hands-on time with the device, I can tell you aesthetically, stock Ice Cream Sandwich looks so much sexier. The Sense UI on the Ville just looks outdated and like some kind of Gingerbread Mod. It’s definitely not my cup of tea, but if you’re liking what the Ville is showing, you may also be interested in what specs it’s featuring.
The Humble Bundle has been around for a while and packages multi-platform, DRM-free, and independently developed games into a bundle where customers are then allowed to pay what they want for the games. Not only do customers get to pick their own price, but they also get to allocate their payment by deciding how much goes to the developers, how much goes to charity, and how much goes to Humble Bundle (which pays for the bandwidth and development of the promotion). It’s an admirable concept and one that has finally made its way to Android.
Popular entertainment social networking and check-in site GetGlue, has decided to revamp their Android app in order to bring new features to a new year. If you’re a seasoned user of their service, you’ll be happy to know they’ve added a new visual stream of check-ins, the ability to participate in multiple conversations, and personalized guides for TV, movies, music and more. It also gives the app a more unified look compared with the website and iOS (if you’re into that sort of thing). The newest features provide:
We live in a world where “staying connected” has become an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s email, text messages, or social networks, we’re constantly updating and being updated. It’s not always easy to keep that connection when we’re “off the grid.” We can’t always be within cellular coverage, and its at those times when the ability to connect could be most important. Whether you’re off hiking the Appalachians or simply casting a line at your favorite fishing spot, having the ability to stay in contact with those who matter as well as emergency services can bring a sense of well-being to any “off grid” activity.
