AppCast 9: Comixology, Facebook Chat, 3D Maps, and More

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 17th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

This week was chock full of new apps and games, but there’s only so much we can shove into one video. I take a look at some of the more significant updates and new app releases, such as Facebook FINALLY adding chat features. I also take a look at the new Google Maps, Amazon’s big Kindle update to bring in magazine and newspaper content, and a new app from Comixology that should get any comic fan excited. If that wasn’t enough, a tour of the new version of the Android market awaits you if you have yet to be updated. There’s a lot more to be had, too, so be sure to watch this week’s edition of the Phandroid AppCast.

Kindle

The Kindle app is optimized for Android devices giving users the ability to read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. You�ll have acces... Read More

Downloads >250,000

Developed by Amazon Mobile

Facebook for Android

Facebook for Android makes it easy to stay connected and share with friends. Share status updates from your home screen, chat with your friends, check... Read More

Downloads >250,000

Developed by Facebook

Google Maps

Get Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Places, and Latitude*Navigation: Free, voice-guided GPS navigation system *Places: Find, rate, and get recom... Read More

Downloads >250,000

Developed by Google Inc.

Skype

Skype 2.1 for Android lets you make free voice and video Skype-to-Skype calls, and call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the move.Video... Read More

Downloads >250,000

Developed by Skype

RebelScum
Quentin, the 3D buildings feature only works when viewing a location that has the building data. Try New York City.
Chris
The PlayStation app will be released before Christmas, this is version 1.0 which will be available for UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and The Netherlands.
Version 1.1 which will include the other Countries will be released in Januari 2011
So it’s really a good start of the new year..
Quentyn thanx for the video review mate, you made me interested in some apps. Nice to see how it works instead of just reading about it..
Play on Playa
Rock
Hey,
You may want to try by clearing all filters to let the 3d maps work. I found that the other day on my MyTouch4G. You need to unselect all the filters.
Phil4
Check ReChat (facebook chat for android):
- multiple accounts;
- plain/bubble views. Customize avatar/font sizes.
- font packs (download separate apk to keep memory).
- full Unicode support;
- favorites (always in contact list);
- customize income message notification: default sound/your sound file, LED, vibration, status bar notification.
- chat history. Export (email) selected messages, open chat messages, whole history for a contact, whole history for all contacts. Archive attachment with 7zip.
Facebook features:
- all non-chat permissions are revoked, customize period, “revoke now”.
- upload image/short video (several share options)
- send image/short video to a contact (private wall post).
- send message to a contact (as a private event or private wall post).
- set status message.