Download and Install Google Play Services version 6.1.88 APK (Material Design)
The updates keep rolling in for Google’s app real estate, and Google Play Services is next on the list to get updated to version 6.1.88, although the particular version will depend on your device.
To find out the right version of Google Play Services for your Android device, go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play services, and look at the last 3 numbers in the parentheses. From there, you’ll something like -XYY where X is 0 for pre-Lollipop and 7 for Lollipop+, and YY is a specific variant id. -738 means you need the APK that has -738, etc.
The types are:
- Version number has -X10 – universal armeabi CPU
- Version number has -X12 – 160 DPI & armeabi CPU
- Version number has -X14 – 240 DPI & armeabi CPU
- Version number has -X30 – universal armeabi-v7a CPU
- Version number has -X32 – 160 DPI & armeabi-v7a CPU
- Version number has -X34 – 240 DPI & armeabi-v7a CPU
- Version number has -X36 – 320 DPI & armeabi-v7a CPU
- Version number has -X38 – 480 DPI & armeabi-v7a CPU
- Version number has -X70 – x86 CPU
The official Google Play Services version 6.1.88 APK can be downloaded by clicking here.
Why Download?
If you’re the type of person who likes to stay on the cutting edge of software then you’ll want to get your hands on the file. And, given software updates can take days or weeks to fully roll out, this ensures you’re moving up in the line.
What’s the Risk?
We’ll only share files or links to files that we feel can be trusted. Google does a great job of signing apps, checking them for malware, and protecting users. If you’re not sure whether you want to download the app at this time, simply wait for your update to arrive. No harm, no foul.
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Hump Day: Google will make more Nexus 6 devices available every Wednesday
The Nexus 6 has so far been an elusive beast, despite not even having been officially released. While pre-orders went live last week, it appears very few people have actually been able to place an order for the highly anticipated device, leaving plenty of people wondering when the next lot of devices are going to become available. As it turns out, new units will be available as soon as tomorrow as Google made a statement regarding the Nexus 6’s future availability:
“We are getting more Nexus 6 devices in stock as soon as possible. To make things simpler for you, we will work to make more devices available each Wednesday and encourage you to visit the site then.
The Nexus 6 will also be available in AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular stores later in November. Please check with your local carrier store for more information.”
Google clearly has a penchant for doing things on Wednesday with most Google app updates falling on Wednesdays as well – soon enough, tit’ll be known as “Google Wednesday” or “Google-day”. It’s interesting that Google still isn’t giving a solid date for the availability of the Nexus 6 in brick and mortar stores, as if ti give themselves leeway in case the next few weeks don’t go entirely to plan. All I know is I’m going to buy the hell out of Nexus 6 once they become available.
Are you going to be waiting for the Nexus 6 to be back in stock tomorrow? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google Play Store via Droid-life
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Nexus 6 will be back in stock tomorrow and every Wednesday thereafter
If you’re looking to order a Nexus 6 from Google Play, tomorrow might be your lucky day. In order to make it so that you don’t have to constantly go to the site, Google announced that they will be getting more devices in tomorrow and every Wednesday thereafter. Unfortunately we don’t know how many they will have or even what time they will become available.
They also made it a point to mention that the Nexus 6 will be available at AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular later this month. It’s interesting that Verizon is absent from that list.
source: Google Play
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Google and LG will license each other’s patents for the next decade
Samsung isn’t the only Android device maker getting cozy with Google’s patents, apparently. LG has just entered into a cross-licensing deal with Google that will let the two companies use each other’s patents (including new ones) for the next 10 years. The two sides are coy about just why they’ve forged the long-term pact, although there are few possibilities. For a start, one or both sides may simply want to borrow the other’s features — a blanket agreement eliminates the chances of lawsuits and simplifies the licensing process. There’s also a chance that Google is using the deal to guarantee that LG won’t stray too far from the official Android strategy. It’s not certain that this is the case, though; unlike Samsung, LG hasn’t been in a rush to replace Google software and services with its own. Whatever the motivations, it’s doubtful that these companies will duke it out in the courtroom any time soon.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google, LG
Source: LG Newsroom
Download and install latest Google Calender 5.0 APK (Material Design)
Google has just promoted Google Calender to Material Design! In Google Calender 5.0, you get a completely redesigned app along with Gmail and Google Now reminder integration. This is all right in align with what we reported yesterday.
The widget is also redesigned with Material Design in mind and a whole lot of other goodies inside! You can explore the new app yourself and any Android 4.03+ device.
The latest official Google Calender 5.0 APK can be downloaded by clicking here.
Why Download?
If you’re the type of person who likes to stay on the cutting edge of software then you’ll want to get your hands on the file. And, given software updates can take days or weeks to fully roll out, this ensures you’re moving up in the line.
What’s the Risk?
We’ll only share files or links to files that we feel can be trusted. Google does a great job of signing apps, checking them for malware, and protecting users. If you’re not sure whether you want to download the app at this time, simply wait for your update to arrive. No harm, no foul.
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Google expands Play Movies and TV app to eight new countries
Earlier today, Google expanded its Play Movies and TV streaming service to an additional eight new countries — Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cyprus, Hungary, Iceland, Macedonia, Malta, Slovenia and Taiwan. However, there have been some reports suggesting that the service is not yet live in all the above locations.
For those unaware, the Google Play Movies and TV app allows users to rent or purchase films and TV shows’ from a library full of the latest titles.
This expansion follows an update to the service that was pushed out last year, which enables real-time information cards to show details of the current movie or TV show the user is streaming.
The information cards provide facts about actors, music, and related films. Any Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich has access to the information cards, so if you live in one of the newly supported countries and have only just received access to the Play Movies and TV app, be sure to check it out!
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How and where to buy: Note 4 and Note Edge
The Galaxy Note 4 is the newest Note to be offered by Samsung. The Note series has been one of the most successful series of Android phones to be offered. This year Samsung outdid themselves in the form of offering a spec monster. With a Quad HD screen, a top in processor, 3GB of ram, and metal frame Note fans agree this is a worthy successor for a phone know to have all the latest and greatest tech. Here at AndroidGuys we want to let you the user know when and where you can get the hottest products Android has to offer.
This year Samsung offers two distinct versions of the Note 4. The first is the same Note people recognize and the second and odd brother the Note edge. Both devices offer the same specifications with the only difference being the Note edge offers and odd curved screen on the side and a more familiar polymer frame. While the Note 4 has been readily announced and rumored to have been pushed up this year the Note edge seems to be a rare oddity with availability and release dates here and there.
First up the Note 4
- Availability: The Note is available on all the major carriers in the U.S. and is available worldwide. The key for people outside the U.S. is to purchase the correct note for your carrier. Just like years before Samsung offers multiple variants for different markets with the last release tomorrow Nov. 5th.
- Cost: $720.00 to 849.99 off contract depending on carrier. $299.99 for a two year agreement. There are also payment plans for $0 plus tax starting at $31.29 per month for 24 months and going up from there depending on carrier and finance terms.
The note 4 is also available through Amazon, Best Buy, and Ebay.
Note Edge
The Note Edge is an oddity with its curved screen on one side. Early rumors suggested Samsung used it to show off a bit with its technology in screens and never intended for its release. However the Note edge is a production phone and will be available after the Note 4.
- Availability: The Note Edge release date was for a time as mysterious as the phone itself. The official releases date is November 14th. AT&T will have pre-orders starting November 7th. T-Mobile also announced availability starting Nov. 14th. Sprint and Verizon expected to offer the edge soon.
- Cost: $860.00 on T-mobile and $945.99 on AT&T. $399.00 for a 2 year contract agreement with AT&T. AT&T will offer a $0 down and $39.42 a month as will T-mobile for $0 down and $36.25 a month for 24 months. Sprint and Verizon no word on price or plans.
The Note Edge will be available in more markets such as Europe later this year and possibly into 2015. Pricing for models outside the U.S. peg it a just under $1000.00.
The Note 4 appears to be readily available and no stock issues are apparent. AndroidGuys will update as soon as any new news is available for the Note 4 and Note Edge. We will also alert to any price change or sales for each model as soon as its available.
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Pocket for Android gets Material Design update and Google Now integration
Pocket, previously entitled Read It Later, is currently pushing out a much-anticipated compatibility update for its official Android application via the Play Store. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade brings a completely revamped user interface that conforms with Lollipop’s Material Design guidelines, adds support for Google Now and transports a handful of bug fixes and speed optimizations.
What’s really eye-catching in this update, in our opinion, is the Google Now integration. Pocket is one of the first applications on the market to support this recently-announced service. So once updated, you’ll be able to say “Search for ___ on Pocket” to retrieve an article that you had previously saved to your ‘Read Later’ list.
Here’s a sneak peak at what you can expect from the Version 5.7 update:
The full changelog can be seen below:
- New simple, modern, and bold visual design
- Support for Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Bug fixes and improvements
To install the update, simply open up the Play Store on your device, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on Pocket. Next, hit the update button, and the application will instantly start to download and install the upgrade from the Google Play servers. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below to initiate the procedure.
Source: Pocket
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LTE version of Nexus 9 shows up in FCC filing
Yesterday was the official launch day for the latest Google tablet, the Nexus 9. Buyers have been able to place orders through a variety of sources like the Google Play store or Amazon and they can even go down to a Best Buy store to pick one up and avoid the wait for shipping. Common to all of these early purchases though is that they are all for WiFi-only versions of the tablet. That could change soon as an FCC filing has surfaced for an HTC tablet device, presumably the Nexus 9, that includes LTE capabilities.
The FCC filing indicates the tablet device supports LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, and 41, which covers all of the major U.S. carriers. In addition, the FCC filing shows the device has support for GSM850/1900 bands as well as WCDMA bands 2, 4 and 5. This indicates the device should be capable of roaming on a global basis.
Google Play currently lists an Indigo Black, 32GB model as the only LTE enabled option with the note that it is “coming soon” for a retail price of $599. Now that the FCC has granted their approval, it should not be much longer before Google changes the status to being in the warehouse and ready to ship.
source: FCC
via: phoneArena
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YouTube for Android TV listed in Google Play Store
Amongst all the excitement this week over the release of the Nexus 9 tablet from Google, there is another device that should start landing in consumers’ homes soon. Android TV is Google latest effort to break into the set top box market after their Google TV effort failed and the Nexus Player is the first entrant for this new platform. Unfortunately, the Google Play Store lists shipping as 2-3 weeks away for new orders. Despite that delay, Google is working to streamline the process for apps intended for the platform to get approval for distribution. One app that is now ready and available in the Google Play Store is the company’s own video platform, YouTube.
Besides enabling Android TV users to access YouTube content on the big screen, this special version of the YouTube app features integration with the Android TV search system. Google also includes recommendations from YouTube that will appear on a user’s home screen.
Anyone out there planning to get a Nexus Player?
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