Avocado is a fast, reliable and fun way to privately stay connected with your partner, when you're out and about. It's like whispering sweet nothings in your partner's ear, from miles away. And like home sweet home, it's a private space for just the two of you, to collect and share a life.

(Please note: Avocado is primarily designed for portrait mode. Landscape is supported, but not optimized.)

Avocado features:

* Fast, private and beautiful messaging 

* Exchange photos and create a shared media gallery

* Shared lists that can be used for everything from weekly groceries to new date ideas

* Private and secure with advanced data encryption and other security features

* Customizable Quicknotes allow you to save messages for repeated use

* Send hugs and kisses to your boo, making their day. 

* Selectively share photos to Twitter, as a couple 

* Build a complete archive of your relationship for walks down memory lane

Are you currently running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich? It's been per year since Android made the major shift out of the confused mess that has been its earlier releases. Now it's time and energy to see just how many users are in reality enjoying the more mature operating system Android is now.

Google has released the latest numbers for frequently updated Android distribution chart that shows the,

"number of Android devices which have accessed Google Play in just a 14-day period."

Quite simply, how many people are running what version of Android in person. According to the current distribution numbers, Android 4.x, including ICS and Jelly Bean, is close to a 30% install base. which's incredible, see below link for all the details.

https://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html

It has been over A few months since the VIZIO Co-Star first went up for pre-order. Ever since then, the affordable Google TV box continues to be out of stock. The $100 cost is simply too enticing for almost any tech enthusiast to give up. The device continued to be sold-out until a couple of days ago, but after giving the state run site a simple look this morning we discovered it's now available for purchase again!

The VIZIO Co-Star brings everything Google TV is offering in a small and affordable package. Including access to all Google TV apps and content, as well as OnLive cloud gaming compatibility. We have to say it is often the best deal we have seen since the Logitech Revue's price drop to $100, which happens to be a far more capable unit.

It arrives with a dual-core processor that will keeps things speedy. Another highlight is the $100 Hisense Pulse, nevertheless the VIZIO Co-Star is a far better option with regards to build quality, specs and updates. If you have been waiting to obtain your hands on one of these simple, your best bet is usually to go to VIZIO's official site and place your name on one of them at this time! 

Check it out.

Thanks phandroid

Google today mailed out for an invite for "Android event" in New york, the Event will be hosted on Oct 29th . "The playground is open," the invite reads.

Google is expected to reveal Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates along with a new distinct Nexus phones on the event, which starts at 10 a.m. Eastern.

The setting of the invite features a cartoon rendering of well-known The big apple landmarks and is also very similar to the history on the website for Google Now, a feature in Jelly Bean.

Various tech news sites already are speculating with what Google might unveil, tipping a 4-inch LG Nexus 4 smartphone, a Nexus 10 tablet with a 2560X1600 resolution, or Android 4.2.

Google's event will likely be held within 24 hours that Microsoft is scheduled to launch its Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system in San francisco bay area.

We will keep you updated.

Source: PCMag

Just after initially unveiling Google Play Services, Google has made the APK installable directly from the Play Store.

Google Play services lets Android apps from the Google Play Store integrate with Google+ and Google Accounts. To work correctly, some apps may require Google Play services to be present and up to date.

Google Play services is usually updated automatically on Android devices. You can also install or update it manually from the Google Play Store.

The app's rollout is expected to complete within a week, but if you're for whatever reason itching to get the Google Play Services app on your device right away, or ever need to download/update it manually in the future, hit the widget below.

Google Play Store Link