Android Wear Now On Twitter

Android Wear has finally joined the Twitter community. This means we can all see the latest Android Wear news from the official account. To stay up to date on all of the latest in Android-powered smartwatches, this account is probably worth a follow.
You can follow Android Wear on Twitter at @AndroidWear

LG Nexus 4 specs

Here are the specs for the LG Nexus 4 that is due to hit the UK on November 13th.

SCREEN: 4.7" diagonal; 1280 x 768 pixel resolution (320 ppi); WXGA IPS; Corning(R) Gorilla(R) Glass 2
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro
SIZE: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm
WEIGHT: 139g
CAMERAS: 8 MP (main); 1.3 MP (front)
NETWORK: Unlocked GSM/UMTS/HSPA+; GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); 3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz); HSPA+ 21
MEMORY: 16 GB internal storage (actual formatted capacity will be less); 2 GB RAM
CONNECTIVITY: Micro USB; SlimPort HDMI; 3.5mm headphone jack
WIRELESS: Wireless charging
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
NFC: (Android Beam)
BATTERY: 2,100 mAh Lithium polymer
OS: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
SENSORS: Microphone; Accelerometer; Compass; Ambient light; Gyroscope; Barometer; GPS

Xbox SmartGlass app for Android released

Microsoft's SmartGlass has finally launched, and the company has already pushed an Android app to the official Google Play Store.

The app requires Android 4.0 or higher, and will allow users to interact with their Xbox 360 to control video playback, navigate the interface, and search content.

While Windows Phone users will find the tightest integration of all, the Android port still lets users steer through the Dashboard, input text, browse the web (with zooming), search for local content, and control media playback. Players can still chat with their friends and modify their Xbox profile if they're not planning to lurk around the system all day. The interface is strikingly similar to past releases (including Android) and still demands at least an 800 x 480 screen for admission -- sorry, Wildfire S fans.

Here's the full list of features:

Navigate your Xbox 360 with swipe and tap
Use your phone's keyboard to type to your Xbox 360
Browse the Internet on your Xbox 360 with full keyboard and zooming
Play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and stop videos and music on your Xbox 360
Search the full Xbox catalogue of music, video, and games
Enjoy rich, interactive experiences from select game and entertainment content creators
Track and compare your achievements with your Xbox friends
Change up your 3D avatar
Message your Xbox friends
Edit your Xbox profile

You can download the Android app directly from the Google Play Store.

Instagram for Android coming soon

Instagram has posted an official sign up sheet for Android users wanting the app on their phones. If you follow this link you can enter your email address to be notified when the app is available.

Instagram is a photo sharing app that allows you to add filters to your pictures before you share them on the Instagram network or through Twitter and Facebook.

How to install Android apps .apk files on your Android phone.

Here is how to install Android applications on your Android phone through the Android Market:

1. Copy the .apk file into memory card of your Android phone.
2. Go to Android Market and search for SlideMe application installer application and install it.
3. After installing the application, launch the SlideMe application installer. It will show all .apk files present in root directory of your memory card.
4. Select the application you want to install by simply clicking on it.


This is the another method for installing .apk files to your android phone.

1. Download the Android SDK.
2. Download USB drivers for Android.
3. Install the Android SDK on your computer and Android USB drivers.

If you want to install the applications from other sources, goto settings> Application settings> Enable unknown sources. Also goto settings> SD card and phone storage> Disable use for USB storage.You can also enable it later.

4. Now, open the command prompt and type: adb install path/file.apk
where "path" is the full path to APK file and "file" is the name of the apk application.
5. Open the application on your phone and enjoy.

Steam App for Android and iOS devices

Valve has launched "Steam Mobile" app for iOS and Android devices. At the moment the app will only allow you to chat, read a limited gaming news feed, browse profiles and groups and purchase Steam games. You can't play from it, for now...

The App is available from the Android Marketplace and the App Store . Only invitees can log in as it is in beta testing stage. If you try to log in Valve will notice that and will send you and invite (if you are lucky enough) to test the App.