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Justin.tv Android app now broadcasting

September 1, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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It seems Justin.tv has taken a break from defending itself from legal issues with the NFL and UFC. The folks behind the popular Internet video streaming site just released the official Android application, wh…

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VEVO.com Android app being developed

August 18, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Music video website VEVO has made the jump from the desktop to the mobile world today with the launch of an iPhone app. You probably don’t care about that since you probably don’t own an iPhone. But i…

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Grooveshark: one of the most unique music streaming services on Android [App Reviews]

July 27, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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The list of streaming radio services grows with each passing day, but there are a few hidden gems in the heap, and Grooveshark is one of the lesser-known services worth considering. The company’s $3 per month An…

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Rdio has plenty of on-demand songs to stream to Android [App Reviews]

July 26, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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The people behind Rdio know that success won’t be easy. Not only are they competing with on-demand streaming services like MOG and Rhapsody, they are entering the music subscription game at a time when p…

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Clicker arrives at Android party bearing few gifts

July 26, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Clicker is a great tool on the desktop because it crawls the web and discovers streaming video sources in one place. Rather than bounce from site-to-site to discover what’s available, Clicker.com atte…

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TV Listings logs, schedules, and alerts you to great programming [App Reviews]

July 23, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Not that you needed another reason to be glued to the television, but TV Listings is a there if you’re interested in discovering what you’ll be glued to (and when said glue will take place). The U.S.-only app is av…

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mSpot: An Evolution of Music Portability

July 22, 2010 | by Jorge Parrales

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Though it seems the options for media players/streaming music applications in the Android Market are plentiful these days, you would be remiss if you didn’t give mSpot a chance to become your music play…

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doubleTwist Android app adds widgets, Last.FM scrobbling, and much-needed fixes

July 22, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Anyone using as their media player of choice ought to head over to the Android Market and check out the new updates added to the app. doubleTwist has finally added the homescreen widget that people have been ask…

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LoKast brings wireless media sharing to Android and iPhone

July 21, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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“Is there an app that lets me share files with my friends wirelessly?” We get that question a lot, and we typically say “No.” We can finally give a cautious “Yes” when it comes to media files. LoKast &…

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Best Buy says use your phone after watching Despicable Me tonight

July 9, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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I managed to escape the task of taking my nephews to watch Despicable Me tonight, but I know plenty of people will be at movie theatres watching the new animated film. Those of you are taking the kids, or yourself,…

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Action! Internet Movie Database Android app now available

June 30, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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IMDb has arrived on Android to settle the daily arguments that occur when friends are out to lunch or a bar and discuss which movies star which actors. The next time your friend swears on his life that it was Benici…

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Hulu confirms Hulu Plus $9.99 monthly subscription. An Android app is probably on the way

June 29, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Hulu spends a great deal of time blocking workarounds that allow people to watch Hulu on Android or mobile devices. That may not be an issue much longer if you’re willing to spend $9.99 a month to watch your…

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RealPlayer is a WIP media player with potential [Video App Reviews]

June 25, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Real Networks was once one of the most recognizable brands in online media; then people wised up and switched to MP3 downloads and streaming services. Though its notoriety in music has fallen, Real hasn’t disa…

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doubleTwist Player gives Android media a much-needed facelift [Video App Reviews]

June 25, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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DoubleTwist was the first desktop program that could manage media on an Android device. The program was not without its faults, but it was one of the few options that could get the most basic job done. The doubleT…

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Music Mod spruces up music playback widgets on Android [App Reviews]

June 21, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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There are widgets that look beautiful, and then there are widgets that provide phenomenal functions. Music Mod is a widget that looks phenomenal and functions beautifully. We rarely cover hacked apps, but th…

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Podkast manages audio and video podcasts on Android [App Reviews]
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Podkast manages audio and video podcasts on Android [App Reviews]

June 10, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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No matter your interests – Android apps or home and gardening – there’s probably a podcast out there for you to enjoy. Podkast is one of many Android apps that can find your favorite Internet audio and video podca…

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