Today At Cult Of Android: Google Provides Indoor Maps For CES, VIZIO Stream Player, And More…

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With CES in full effect, it’s been an extremely busy couple of days for Android. In fact, I was so absorbed in CES news, I forgot to post yesterday’s Android roundup (I bet you thought it was going to go away). Good news is we’re still here, and for anyone interested in what has been going on in the world of Android, we encourage you to head over to Cult of Android. Here’s a recap of some of the news-making headlines today.

Samsung And Verizon Announce LTE Packing Galaxy Tab 7.7 [CES 2012]

Most of the devices announced by Verizon at CES have been updated models of devices already out, and this next one is no different. Samsung and Verizon teamed up yesterday to announce the “world’s thinnest” (this year’s buzz word) 4G LTE tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the first tablet to feature a Super AMOLED Plus display along with many other features, such as: More…

Vimeo App Makes It To Android, User Reviews Not So Good

Popular video sharing service Vimeo finally released an official app for Android. Announced yesterday, the Vimeo app was a sigh of relief for the many Android users who frequent the service. You would have expected to see the user review section riddled with over-joyous users shouting “Finally” or “Love Vimeo!” but instead, it seems many users are unhappy with Vimeo’s release. More…

VIZIO And Google Announce VIZIO VAP430 Stream Player With Google TV [CES 2012]

Google TV is everywhere this year at CES, and while I prefer having it integrated into my TV, there are still a number of viable set-top box options, including the VIZIO VAP430 stream player. Announced today by VIZIO and Google, the VAP430 uses WiFi and HDMI to connect your TV to a number of services, including Google TV. More…

Viewsonic Announces $170 ViewPad E70 Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet – No Android Market

Viewsonic announced today that they would be adding to the oversaturated Android tablet market with their own sub-$200 tablet. The Viewsonic ViewPad E70 sounds like a good deal at $170 and having Android’s latest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, but once you check out the details, you might be singing a different tune. More…

Better Late Than Never: Gingerbread Finally Available For AT&T Samsung Captivate

Although Gingerbread has been available for over a year now, the Samsung Captivate hasn’t seen the update until today (who says Samsung doesn’t update their devices?). That’s right, while most people are wondering when Ice Cream Sandwich is going to be ready for their device, there are still some people out there just hoping for Gingerbread. Not an optimal update schedule for most, but I guess it’s better late than never, right? More…

Nuance Releases Dragon Go! Voice Recognition App For Android

Nuance is a leader in voice recognition applications, and today at CES, they have announced their latest application Dragon Go! for Android. Dragon Go! allows users to use voice commands to access and control over 200 leading services such as Spotify, Yelp, YouTube, AccuWeather, ESPN, Facebook, Fandango, Last.fm, Pandora, Twitter, Wikipedia, and more. No more wasting time and fumbling with your device’s keyboard, simply speak a command or request and watch as Dragon Go! executes it. More…

Google Provides Indoor Maps Of Vegas Casinos, Convention Center, And More [CES 2012]

CES attendees will now have another helpful tool to guide them through the endless labyrinths of floors and exhibits found in the Las Vegas casinos and convention center. Google has been teaming up with businesses since November to help provide users with detailed floor plans and indoor location information. Thanks to their recent partnership with MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and others, Google can now provide indoor maps and info for select resorts and casinos, the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. More…

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