Skype app arrives in Android Market
After a long wait, Skype is finally widely available for Android phones, and can be downloaded off Android Market. It was exclusive to Verizon’s Android phones for a while in the US, but now the whole gamut of Android phones can enjoy it. Well, at least it has been tested with HTC and Motorola devices, running Android 2.1 and up, aka the Verizon Android line. Skype is admitting there are some issues with the Samsung Galaxy S still, that are being ironed out.
There were some lite versions and substitutes before, but nothing beats the real thing. With the dedicated app you can make free Skype-to-Skype calls, do instant messaging, or call phones at low rates, at home and abroad – over WiFi, 3G or 4G. If you have a Skype account, your contact list will appear when you sign in on your Android phone. To call abroad, just dial the number in Skype, and use Skype Credit to pay. There is also unlimited subscription based calling with various rates.
Skype can be downloaded from the Android Market, or from skype.com/m on your phone. Some say Skype and the likes can kill voice plans, but we are positive the carriers will make up for it in data charges.
Temporary Root guide for G2
So you want to attempt rooting your new G2 huh? As much as it’ll give you street cred, we have an obligation to warn you of the possible side effects of a bad root job, as it may brick your Android.
That said, it looks like xda-developers have been putting together a “temporary” G2 Rooting guide for those willing to attempt it.
You can click here to follow the instructions.
Napster is now available on the Android App Market
Like most music services now, you’ll pay a subscription fee, but you’ll get a free month to try it out first, and gain access to over 11 million songs in their catelog. Not bad.
So if you feel like legitimately using Napster to listen to music, go ahead, and don’t worry about bands suing them this time around. It’s legit, 2 legit 2 quit!
Would you go back to Napster or stay with Last.fm or Pandora? Let us know which you like the best.
FIFA 11 available on the Appstore for iPhone and iPod touch
Not expected until October, the iPhone and iPod touch version of FIFA 11 has arrived on iTunes a day before its console big brother hits the stores, presumably to capitalise on the buzz by offering fans something to play before their Xbox 360 and PS3 pre-orders arrive.
And it’s already entered the top ten paid app charts, so Electronic Arts is clearly no fool.
FIFA 11 for iPhone and iPod
FIFA 11 is coming for your iPhone & iPod touch! We got a chance to sit down with the game and captured a Shootout in real time. The gameplay was taken off a iPhone 3GS.
FIFA 11 FEATURES:
- 500+ Licensed Teams
- Over 50 stunning stadiums
- Optimized Retina Display Graphics
- 360° Player Movement
- Gesture Based Skill Moves
- Penalty Shootouts
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