Replace the iPhone's Contacts App, Get in Shape and Make Money Off Music [Video]

Hey now. It's a Friday and though maybe you want to go out and get drunk or go out and watch the NBA All Star Weekend or go out and be dumb, let's be real. A tiny part of you wants to just stay in and play with all these new apps you're going to download. More »


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Nova Launcher hits Android Market, custom grid and scrolling effects in tow

Nova Launcher hits Android Market, custom grid and scrolling effects in tow
We know how much you love tweaking that Android handset, so we figured we'd let you know about a fresh 4.0-friendly UI customizer. The Nova Launcher, which has dubbed itself "everyone's favorite Ice Cream Sandwich launcher," just hit the Android Market in free and paid flavors. Those looking to take the freeloadin' road will get tidbits like a customizable homescreen grid, scrolling effects (pictured above), as well as custom folders and icons. If you do, however, decide to unleash the four bucks for premium status, you'll get extra features, including personalized gestures and dock "swipe-actions." Tickle your fancy enough to take it for a spin on that shiny new G-Nex? Both variants are up for grabs from the source links below.

Nova Launcher hits Android Market, custom grid and scrolling effects in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pinterest: The Last Article You'll Ever Need or Want to Read [Video]

Goddammit if we haven't heard too much about Pinterest—the word itself is irksome. But for many, that annoyance is doubled by the fact that we don't even really know what it is. So, let's figure that out. More »


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Face-recognizing billboard ad identifies gender: no boys allowed (video)

A new face recognition ad will only reveal its full contents to women. It uses a "high-definition" camera to scan people's faces, detecting their gender with an apparent 90 percent success rate. The charity, Plan UK, is looking to raise funds to sponsor education for girls living in developing countries; the outdoor display will run the full advert for female viewers, while men will get a brief glimpse followed by directions to the charity's website. It's aiming to demonstrate the limits put on young women in some countries -- and is a pretty admirable use of facial recognition technology. Well, it's not withholding pudding from minors. Check the bus display in action on the streets of London right after the break.

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Face-recognizing billboard ad identifies gender: no boys allowed (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Cheesy Snack Turns Your Tongue Blue [WTFriday]

Ah, chips. Who doesn't love them? If only—and I'm being nitpicky here—if only they could, I don't know, turn your tongue some ungodly color for no reason. Right? Oh, wait, PepsiCo's Twisties to the rescue! More »


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Acer Liquid Glow: Glossy-coated ICS phone to show up at MWC

One phone is never enough. Acer's revealed that it's bringing a second handset to Barcelona next week and it's got that Ice Cream Sandwich we know you love. With a 3.7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, the Liquid Glow packs a 1GHz processor and a 5-megapixel camera underneath that glossy colored shell. Those underwhelming specs are pepped up a bit with the promise of Android 4.0, but we still expect those gentle specifications will keep the phone pretty keenly priced -- it's unlikely to go toe-to-toe with its quad-core sibling. Acer says that we can expect it to arrive in the UK this summer, but we'll be sure to try it out ahead of that in just a few days.

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Acer Liquid Glow: Glossy-coated ICS phone to show up at MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple chomps Chomp to improve App Store search

Apple Chomps Chomp
If we were Tim Cook, we wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of wasting some of that $100 billion on something extravagant, like a crystal iPhone dock or private theme park. Instead the boys in Cupertino remain dogged in quietly acquiring start-ups and hoping no-one notices. Chomp is the latest technology company whose staff will find themselves with a pass for the Infinite Loop car park. It's an app discovery business with technology reportedly far in advance of the App Store's current keyword-based search and given that there are 500,000 apps, it's unsurprising that people aren't finding what they need. You may recall that Chomp powered Verizon's Android searches too, a situation we don't expect to last very long as soon as it's time to renegotiate that contract. The companies will be mixing their sauces together in the hope of making some good goulash, although as usual, we don't expect to get a taste for a while.

Apple chomps Chomp to improve App Store search originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #15: Galaxy Nexus Androidified TPU Case, Qmadix Snap-On for Droid Bionic & more!

Happy Friday, folks! Today's the last ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway for this week, and we're featuring some cool new accessories including the Cruzerlite Androidified A2 TPU Case for Galaxy Nexus, Qmadix Snap-On Cover for Motorola Droid Bionic, Seidio SURFACE Case for EVO 3D, and the Seidio ACTIVE Case for HTC ThunderBolt.

As always, be sure to leave a comment below letting us know which featured accessory you'd like to win.  Winners from this week's daily giveaway's will be announced in a post on Monday.

Cruzerlite Androidified A2 TPU Case for Galaxy Nexus

The Cruzerlite Androidified A2 TPU cases are made from shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic polyurethane.  They're slim-fitting, and provide great protection for the Galaxy Nexus from day to day use and accidental bumps and spills.  The sleek, lightweight design of the A2 TPU cases fully wrap around the Galaxy Nexus while also raising the front of the device to protect the screen while face down.  Featured on the cases are custom designed Andy the Android prints.

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Whitman expects HP Windows 8 Intel tablet this year

Looks like old Fujitsu isn't the only PC-maker looking to get into the Windows 8 tablet business before year's end. Addressing a conference in Northern California, HP CEO Meg Whitman let it be known that her company plans on pushing out an Intel-packing tablet running the new Microsoft operating system in 2012. How about a dual-boot webOS system, Meg? We can dream, can't we?

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Best apps for observing Lent

What are you least likely to give up for Lent?We're a few days into the Lent 2012 season and what a better way to have an excuse to not give up your iPhone and iPad than collecting a few apps that help, encourage, motivate, and inspire you during this time. Here's a few apps we think think will do just that.

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