Google Eyeing ‘Siri’ With The Acquisation Of ‘Alfred’?
Dec 14, 2011 android apps
Is Google trying to conquer the ‘Siri’ territory? Well…the latest acquisition of Clever Sense hints on that. Recently Clever Sense has released an application called “Alfred”- a personalized restaurant and bars recommendations app. Today, Clever Sense has posted the following on their website:
“Today, we are excited to join Google and start a new chapter in curating the world around us! Together with the Google team, we will accelerate our efforts toward this shared vision.”
The Android app, Alfred now provides recommendations on restaurants, hotels, bars and night life information about a particular locality where the person is using the app. This could be easily said that somewhere down the line, Google will broaden Alfred’s scope and potentially make ‘Alfred’ the alternative to Siri.
Using Alfred, a user has the ability to:
- Discover new places with recommendations.
- Refine searches for cuisine type, price range, distance and more.
- Details about a particular place and what is particularly good about that place.
- Find places based on your specifications, save them for future reference, and more.
Alfred has been described by Clever Sense as an app that can be used “to connect the online world with the offline world by delivering recommendations to the users in context, taking into account time, place, and intent”.
Alfred is now available for Free in the Android US Market only.
Tags: Alfred, Android app, Android App Development
Black Friday deals from Gameloft for all Android Gamers!
Nov 25, 2011 android apps
Treat for Android gamers this Black Friday. Gameloft has recently had the biggest iOS sale till date and are celebrating this event by giving away many of Gameloft Android games for Free. Yes, Free!
But Android users have to be alert as the Android Game would be free for just 2 hours. To know which Android would have to follow Gameloft Android, @GameloftAndroid on Twitter to be updated on the Android games that are free for the 2 hours. Gameloft also has slashed prices of all of its Android games in their library which would now be 0.99$
Head over to the Gameloft website to download their Android Game collection.
Tags: android applications, android apps, android games, gameloft, iOS gameloft
Ice Cream Sandwich Keyword for your Android Device, No Root Needed
Nov 22, 2011 android apps
Waiting for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for your Android device? You may have to wait a little longer but there is a treat for you. Johntanmi, has ported the Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard for all Android devices sporting Froyo and Gingerbread. And the best part is that no root is required.
The app is still in beta version and there is also a paid version (ICS Keyboard Donation) which is available.
Features Include:
- Multitouch keyboard
- User dictionary, built-in dictionary
- Configurable auto correction
- Redesigned and optimized keyboard layout and style
- Speech to text (select languages only)
- Custom vibration intensity (haptic feedback)
- Long press “Enter” key to bring up smiley alternatives
- Long press on “/” key in URL mode to bring up domains
The Android App is available in the Android Market and to download this application, click here
[Source xda developer forum]
Tags: android 4.0, Android 4.0 IceCream Sandwich, Froyo, gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, ICS, ICS keyboard
Sky Go For Android Coming Before The End of The Year
Nov 3, 2011 android apps
Its not only Apple that will get ‘business’ love…Android is begining to catch up and Sky is is just one of many to get the Android experience.
Sky has confirmed to tech website Tech Radar that the Sky Go application for Android is definitely coming before the end of the year. The iOS version of Sky Go has been a huge success and Sky promised to release the Android version of the app with assurances that it will arrive before 2012. The iPhone app aggregated all the on demand content available to each Sky customer and then letting them stream it through the app.
Tech Radar has reported that Sky already has 1.6 million people using the app, and with nearly a quarter of their user base uses Android based smartphones.
The broadcaster told Tech Radar: “Sky Go on Android, it will be launching in the coming months”. In September this year, Sky told members of its forums it was working to develop a version of the Sky Go application for Android devices and hoped “to have it available later this year”.
Re-live your dreams with Thierry Mugler Angel: Android App Review
Oct 7, 2011 android apps
Android Market has a new Android application which is quite an extraordinary application.
Whoever thought you could re-create your dream and be able to share it with your friends. No matter how wonderful a dream was, you would not be able to explain the experience but now you can with Thierry Mugler Angel.
Android Application Thierry Mugler Angel, allows you to compose your own unique dream. Thinking how this is possible? Well, Thierry Mugler gives you an option to choose 5 keywords that describes how you feel. Once you have selected the respective keywords, you instantly are presented those expressions in the form of a mini movie. With close to 40 expressions available you would have a combination 50 million possible different and unique dream combinations.
Another feature of the Android app is where you can choose “which angel you are today.” An Android user would have to choose the 5 words that best define their current mood. Based on the selection, you would be shown the best fragrance that suits you for the day.
The graphics and user interface is extremely good, as before showing the user the results, a small animation is shown where users can trace the shape of a comet.
If you are looking for the perfume suited for your personality then look no further. This Android Application does not just provide you with the perfect dream but also helps you decide the best perfume from their collection of perfumes.
Finally, options to find the nearest store for Thierry Mugler perfumes are also shown along with Google Maps.
This application has easy navigations and has truly stunning visuals. Don’t miss this app. This Android Application is available in the Android Market for free.
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| Category: Lifestyle |
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| Developer: Clarins Fragrance Group |
Android App, Hanging with Friends, Available in the Android Market
Sep 20, 2011 android apps
Zynga, developer of popular game Word with Friends, has released the Android version of Hanging with Friends.
Hanging With Friends brings a brand new twist to the classic game of hangman. Build mystery words to stump, amuse or impress your friends, but be prepared to flex those brain muscles as you decipher the words they send back to you.
Key Features:
- Cute characters in perilous situations
- Instant replay lets you see your opponent’s guesses
- Use strategic lifelines for hints
Built on the Games With Friends platform:
- Turn based design lets you play up to 20 games simultaneously
- Play with friends or find a match with a random opponent
- Stay in touch with friends and family with in-game chat messaging
- Push notifications tell you when it’s your turn
- Find friends to play with easily using Facebook Connect
Hanging With Friends can connect to Facebook, allowing you to play against your friends or find a random opponent.
This free android application is available in the Android Market. Download your version here.
Tags: Hanging with friends, Zynga