Google continues to expand the array of content available on the Google Play Store and today inked a deal with Paramount pictures to bring hundreds of new movies to Google Play. Those living in the US and Canada can expect to see these new movies available in the Google Play Store within the next few weeks. Google Play continues to chug along and with the addition of Paramount, they now have five of the six major studios on board, as well as 10+ independent movie studios.
Sprint and HTC just announced the next Evo device on Sprint’s network, at an event in New York City. While the device was rumored to be called the HTC Evo One, it is officially called the Evo 4G LTE. The Evo 4G LTE is Sprint’s first LTE device, which boasts a “blazing fast processor” and the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC’s Sense UI. Check out the full specs:
Larry Page, a Google co-founder, accepted the position of CEO in April of 2011.
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously said that he intended to wage “thermonuclear war” on Android. The rift between Apple and Google has been growing wider over the years, and the two companies have essentially become sworn enemies in most areas of business.
In an interesting profile by Bloomberg Businessweek, current Google CEO Larry Page says that Steve Jobs’ public defamation of Android was “for show” to rally Apple around its obvious enemy. Page also talks about topics like the current state of Google, the Motorola acquisition, and more.
Google’s been updating its apps all day today and another to get some update love is Google Play Books. Google’s Book app, which still has a long way to go in terms of functionality, has brought a few changes to show that they are at least trying. Android 2.2 and 2.3 users will notice a new UI, which now includes 3D page-turn animation. Other added features include:
- In-book search works offline.
- New home screen shortcut for a single book.
- Screen stays on during TTS
To say Instagram’s Android launch was successfull would be an understatement. It took less than 24 hours for the photo sharing app to reach 1 million downloads and plenty of controversy. Yesterday’s wild Instagram ride brought random crashes, unsupported cameras, a quick update and unruly elitist iDouches. It was absolute pandemonium, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Congrats to Instagram and we thank you for allowing us poor Android peasants passage through the pristine pastures of exclusive iPhilter photography. Check out the recap of yesterday’s stories after the break.
