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Waze adds Foursquare and Yelp, new look to Android navigation app

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The Waze Android GPS app has a new look and a new live integration with social apps to better connect with events and happenings in an area. The just-announced Waze 3.0 update has stripped down to a more minimalis…

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Airbnb finds short-term homes & room rentals – all from your Android [App Reviews]

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Finding a quality hotel room is never easy to do, so imagine how tough it must be for someone trying to find an apartment or home to rent for a short period. An increasing number of people have turned to a service cal…

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Google Maps 6.0 puts indoor maps & ICS look on your Android device

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The latest version of Google Maps for Android takes the typically outdoor science of mapping and brings it indoors. Google Maps 6.0 provides floor plans for select buildings in the United States and Japan. S…

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TabbedOut tracks bar or restaurant tab, pays for it at the end of the night [Android App Reviews]

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It’s a busy Friday night at your local watering hole, and you don’t want to constantly reach for your wallet every time you get a drink. You also may want to avoid wading through the crowded bar area t…

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NDrive ’11 adds new features to navigation app

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Map and navigation app NDrive is used by more than half a million people spread out across the globe. Those users recently received an update that greatly improved performance and overall usability. Now you ca…

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Sprint Android users get TeleNav GPS Navigator updated to 7.1

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Great news for you Sprint TeleNav users out there, the navigation service has just released information that its GPS Navigator app for Android phones is getting a major update soon. This 7.1 update brings…

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Hipmunk Android app adds Agony-free option for flight search

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Hipmunk, the lesser-known but arguably better than the other travel websites, has released its Android app. Developed by a self-described Android “fanboy” hired by the company for the sole pur…

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Gowalla downplays check-ins, turns Android app into the social travel guide

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The check-in wars often put Gowalla in direct competition with Foursquare, but it has become clear that Foursquare has already become the “where are my friends?” app of choice. Rather than continue to fig…

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SpeechTrans – A dream app for international travelers [App Review]

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One of the most wished-for devices is a universal translator. It could make talking to someone in another language far more convenient than using a translator or staring at each other using awkward, broken phr…

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TripIt says Android users don’t travel as often, updates app to make it easier anyway

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TripIt has introduced a new design for its popular Android travel app. The new design makes jumping from one section to another easier, reduces file size, and brings all the information from a traveler’…

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Busuu – New languages can be fun, interesting, and wrought with payments [App Review]

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Busuu is a language learning app which helps users dive right into a multitude of languages with a nice interface. The app certainly won’t replace classes, but it’s a good start for learning a few o…

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Google Maps adds Transit Navigation, search suggest, and more

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Google Maps is already the most downloaded Android app, and today’s update makes the navigation app even more compelling for anyone running Android 2.1 or higher. Google Maps Navigation now includes T…

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GateGuru gets you through the airport with all necessary info [App Reviews]

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The summer travel season is in full effect, so now might be a good time to tell you about a new Android app that aims to make your trek though the airport a more sensible experience. GateGuru is a travel companion th…

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Google Maps Android app adds live schedule for mass transit in select cities

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Barely two weeks ago, Google updated its Google Maps Android app to make it easier to locate nearby transit stations and get direction. Clearly that wasn’t an advanced enough to satisfy the always-busy…

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Google Maps for Android gets better transit info, check-ins

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Google Maps for Android, which seems to be updated each month, has made its monthly refresh in the Android Market. Google has continued the trend of improving the “social” experience of using Map…

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