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Facebook Messenger is now a texting replacement, and it got an iOS 7 makeover

Facebook Messenger, the stand alone app for talking to your Facebook friends, has a new look that is decidedly not very Facebook-looking, but does look nice.
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App Review: Google Keep gets cozy with Google Now

Google's note taking service Keep just got an updated app for Android. New features include location and time-based reminders through Google Now and more.
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Review: UpTo 2.0 redefines the social calendar, yet again

UpTo started as a social network that appeared as a calendar. With version 2.0, it's shifting to a calendar first. That's a welcome change as we found in our hands on.

Review: Microsoft Office Mobile brings its $100 price tag to Android phones

Microsoft Office showed up on iPhones last month. Now it's made its way to Android phones. It's a free download but this app is for Office 365 subscribers.
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Hands on: Imo.im for Android takes on Skype, adds video calling

The popular instant messaging service imo.im has introduced a video call option in the beta version of its Android app. We go hands on with it to see how it works.
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Hands on: Google Maps for Android gets a makeover and new card interface

The latest version of Google Maps for Android devices appears like the richest update yet. Live traffic updates, dynamic rerouting, Zagat reviews, and more are included.

Transporter v2.0 gets Dropbox-like software reboot, new iOS and Android apps

Just six months after producing the first-gen Transporters, the Connected Data team is back with version 2.0, complete with a new interface and mobile apps.
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‘Buycott’ App Review: Scan a barcode and learn everything about the company that made it

Wonder what your dollar goes to when you buy something? Buycott helps you be socially responsible with your money and back companies that support your agenda.
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Google Hangouts app review: A step forward for video chat… with some drawbacks

Google Hangouts once lived in Google Plus, but it's broken out into its own stand alone app. It has tons of potential, but doesn't quite live up to them yet.

Hands on: Google’s ‘One Today’ app hopes to change the world $1 at a time

Google is doing it's best to keep up its "Don't be evil" image by actively encouraging good. One Today is it's new app encouraging people to give a little in hopes of accomplishing a lot.

Hands On: ‘Sitegeist’ tells you a bunch of random trivia about where you are

If you've ever been curious about the odd little details about the things around you, try out Sitegeist. Learn all the data about the world around you.

Hands on: Flipboard 2.0 lets you create and share your own digital magazines

Flipboard 2.0 became available this week, equipped with a new Magazines feature. Does it add any value to the already great social reader? Spoiler alert: Yes.

Worst app of the week: Predicktor can only disappoint

Are you a guy who's been feeling particularly proud of yourself lately? Let Predicktor, a new app for Android, bring you down to size in the most humbling way possible.
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Hands on: Photoshop Touch is not for Instagram users

Have some photo editing you need to do on the go? Photoshop Touch is now available for iOS and Android phones. It's rough around the edges but a powerful tool nonetheless.
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Hands on: News360 update for Android adds some intelligence to news gathering

News360, the news aggregation app, has hit version 3.0 on Android. We go hands on with News360 to take a look at its new home screen and social integration.

MediaFire gives 50GB to Android users with new app

OKCupid’s Crazy Blind Date aims to ease those lonely, lonely nights

Sony’s SideView app for Android delivers a ‘second screen’ experience

Hands on: Skype finally comes to Android tablets, for better and worse

Hands on: Rhapsody is still around, Android app gets new look and features

Instagram road map reveals future Android app, video

Flickr unveils ‘Photo Session’ feature and Android app

Hands-on with the Google+ app for iPhone

Google+ for the iPhone impressions. Like Google+, the app has a simple setup and easily gives you a comfortable mobile experience

Pandora is giving ‘mass quantities’ of your information away

Rogue Android app will run up your bill

Springpad gets social: What’s next for Evernote’s biggest competitor

Google TV rolls out its first updates