Facebook for Android update to offer Cover Feed for your lockscreen, even if you don't have Home

Facebook Home almost seems like a distant memory at this point, but the company is cooking up new ways to bring some of Home's features to Android users who don't necessary want the full launcher experience on their phone, in addition to offering Home support on more devices. Today the main social networking app is getting an update in the Play Store to include Cover Feed, which was one of the most visible parts of the Home launcher. If you're so inclined, you can now use the feature as your lock screen without worrying about getting the full package on your device -- provided your particular gadget at least is capable of supporting Home. If you're not seeing it on your device yet, check in a little while -- Facebook tells us that it should start rolling out over the next few hours. However, if you're still curious to play around with the Home experience, Facebook also announced official support for new devices today, such as the Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S 4.

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Android 4.3 update causing problems with Nexus 4 handsets, rendering some unusable

While Android 4.3 is a relatively minor upgrade in the grand scheme of things -- bringing restricted profiles and some added graphical grunt to the platform -- it seems that the new OS version is wreaking havoc on some Nexus 4 devices. On Google's Product Forums, most people having problems report that after the update is downloaded and installed, their handsets either freeze on the 'X' splash screen or get stuck in a never-ending boot loop. For now, folks report that the only fix is to factory reset their handsets or flash to an older version of Android, and lose all of their saved data in the process. While there are no shortage of people apparently stuck in update purgatory, it's unclear exactly how widespread the problem is; our own in-house Nexus 4 received 4.3 without issue.

Additionally, the new Android version isn't playing nice with Netflix on Nexus 4's, either. After upgrading, launching the Netflix app is causing some handsets to freeze up -- and only resetting the phone with a long press of the power button will get the phone working again. Android engineer Dan Morrill has said that Google is aware of the Netflix issue, however, and that its working on a fix. Regardless, Nexus 4 owners might want to think twice before upgrading. We've reached out to Google for an official comment on these problems, and will update this post should we receive one.

Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Google

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Via: Phones Review

Source: Google Product Forums

Cell Phones : [ Nexus S from Google ]

Gingerbread Pre-installed

1 GHz Processor, 16GB of Internal Memory

Brilliant 4” Contour Display

Latest Google Mobile Apps



Android 2.3, Gingerbread

Gingerbread builds on some of the most popular Android features like multi-tasking and Wi-Fi hotspot and adds a refreshed user interface, an improved keyboard, near field communication (NFC) support, and more.

BlackBerry begins BBM beta for Android

Blackberry promised us back at BBLive that we'd see BBM on Android and iOS devices before the end of the summer. Well, we've hit the dog days of August, and while most of those devices are still BBM-free, it appears a select few Androids are finally getting to beta test the app. Blackberry OS reports that email invites are rolling out now to folks registered with BlackBerry's Beta Zone to test out BBM. Other than registration, users simply need a handset running Android 4.0 and up and they'll be messaging across the great platform divide in no time. We've reached out to the good people at BlackBerry for comment on the matter, and will update this post when we hear back.

Filed under: Mobile, Blackberry

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Source: Blackberry OS

Cell Phones : [ Samsung Gravity® SMART QWERTY Cell Phone ]

Fun and Innovative Messaging

Easy Social Networking

Now with Android 2.2, Froyo

Multimedia Powerhouse



Modern Messaging Made Easy.

These days, messaging is a lot more than sending a text. The Samsung Gravity® SMART comes with a ton of fun and useful ways to bring you to the forefront of modern messaging and communication. Do you like to get the word out quickly? You have the choice of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard or SWYPE™ technology on the touchscreen. Would you like to simplify your life? We have that covered, too. Group Text lets you include the whole group in one message, and everyone can see each group member’s reply, even if you don’t have a Gravity® SMART! Emoticons give you a quick way to add some fun and share your feelings to your text messages. Pin-it notes allow you to pin important texts on your home screen. And the full HTML browser makes it easy to post to your favorite social networking sites.

Cell Phones : [ Samsung Exhibit™ 4G Android Smartphone ]

Preloaded Entertainment

Easy to Use Interface Android 2.3, Gingerbread

Front-Facing Camera and Pre-Loaded Qik for Video Chat

Multiple Messaging



Preloaded Entertainment

Your Samsung Exhibit™ 4G is always ready to provide you with tons of entertainment. With the pre-loaded AllShare app you can wirelessly connect and play your media on another device. The Exhibit™ 4G comes with games already pre-loaded, and you’ll have instant access to Samsung Media Hub where you can buy or rent tons of movies and shows. Enjoy your favorite programs anytime with T-Mobile TV, and your favorite tunes on Slacker Radio. With T-Mobile’s 4G network, you don’t have to worry about stalling or buffering.

Motorola Connect and Migrate tools arrive ahead of Moto X event

We thought we knew virtually everything there was to know about the Moto X ahead of its launch later today, but Motorola apparently has a few surprises left -- or rather, had. The company has quietly posted two tools that are clearly targeted at users of its upcoming flagship. Motorola Connect, a Chrome extension, lets those with a Moto X or a new Droid phone handle their incoming calls and text messages through web notifications. Motorola Migrate, in turn, is built to ease the pain of moving to a new Motorola phone -- the Android app lets users transfer media, text messages and other content that Google doesn't necessarily store in the cloud. We'll no doubt hear more about Connect and Migrate at the Moto X unveiling, but those who want to get a first-hand look can download both utilities at the source links.

Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile, Google

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Via: Android Police (1), (2)

Source: Chrome Web Store, Google Play