Galaxy III arrives downunder

As I was near my local Telstra shop at Hornsby I wandered in after 12 noon to have a look at this new toy. Sadly there were none in stock yet (or I couldn't find one).

Samsung launch of Galaxy S III

I am wondering if anyone has had a play with one yet.

Are you ready to cut the cord?

I must be a chicken. Although I love my two Android devices I feel that I still need a laptop and netbook.

Cutting all the Cords: The Feasibility of a 100% Mobile Lifestyle

Google+ New Features

Google+ for Android: polish and performance

Inside History available for Android

To say that I have been pestering the Editors of Inside History Magazine, my favourite Aussie Genie Mag, to publish a version of their Mag for Android is an understatement.

I was thrilled to see the news on FB that this fab production is available for we Android users. Congratulations Cassie, Ben and team on this move.

Inside History | May/June-12 Back Issue for $8.49 | Zinio - The World's Largest Newsstand: 

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Protection

When you install a new app do you just give all the permissions required for download without much thiught?

If you care about your security follow this link:

How App Permissions Work & Why You Should Care [Android]

Manage Your Podcasts With Doggcatcher | ByteMunchers

Seems as though someone agrees with me that Doggcatcher is a great tool for managing your podcasts. I have been using this tool for nearly a year now and have no reason to complain.

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Amazon's Android Appstore Allows Users to Test Apps on Phones | PCWorld

I wonder if we can access this facility in Australia or, like many of Amazon's new features, it is just for people in the US.

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Protection for your devices

This article made me think about the gear I use to protect my devices. Like the writer of the article linked to below I have tried a variety of housings for my toys.

My newish Android phone is a cheapish Galaxy model so I have only invested in a screen protector for it. At the time I was seeking a cover I couldn't find one that I liked. I prefer a cover I don't have to open, one that will protect the device from bumps, that encases the back and sides of the device and is made from a soft pliable material like silicon.

The cover on my Galaxy Tab is of the type I described above. Coupled with a screen protector it gives the device which has survived a few drops adequate protection.

How do you protect your Android phone?

I've downloaded Flipboard for Android. Have you?

Now I just need to see what it is my iMates have been talking about.

[Updated] Download Flipboard 1.8.4 APK – Social Magazine Android App

Flipboard

The iSheep amongst my friends have been singing the praises of Flipboard for ages. It now appears thatcAndroid users are going to have a chance to play with this spp.

Flipboard Arrives on Android…Finally. #parity

Ancestry: Discover Your Family Story | Android.AppStorm

Android Appstorm looks at the Ancesstry App for Android

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Australian Genealogy Journeys: Tech Tuesday - Pocket (Read it Later) App - Galaxy Nexus Series - Part 5

In this next installment in her Tech Tuesday series Aillin reviews Pocket.

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Can you help Carole?

Australian Genealogist Carole Riley has written a Public Post on Google+ about her problems "synchronising files across from my Windows laptop" to her Android tablet. A couple of other Android users have added to the conversation. 


Perhaps you can take a look and add to the conversation on Carole's post.

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Part 4 of Aillin's Galaxy Nexus series

Australian Genealogy Journeys: Tech Tuesday - Galaxy Nexus Features - Galaxy Nexus Series - Part 4

Family Historian News

Thanks to Shelley from Twigs of Yore for the news contained in the link below.

I downloaded a trial version of Family Historian last week. The following news makes me even more keen to move over to this software.

FHUG : Family Historian User Group

Gedtree

Having been alerted by Tamura Jones of a new Gedcom viewer for Android, GedTree, I sought it out in the Google Playstore.

I found a free version, GedTreeFree, there as well. As the price of this appealed to me I downloaded it. Once I have tested it out I will share my findings here on this blog.

Should you have already used it please share your thoughts in a comment to this post.