Google Maps updated yesterday. In the update, we're seeing faster navigation, that also has route previews and better traffic overviews. There are improved hotel search results with sponsored rate and booking links (read: advertisements). And Google even included a "Tips and Tricks" menu that can be accessed through the slideout navigation, though it's nothing more than a redirect to a Maps support page.

Explore new places, discover local favorites, and navigate your world with Google Maps. Available on Android phones and tablets with a simple, easy-to-use design.

- Get where you need to go quickly with voice guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation, or try public transit, biking, and walking directions
- Find the perfect spot for any occasion with local reviews from trusted friends and experts
- Tour cities with stunning, 360-degree Street View and see inside restaurants, museums and more
- Sign in to save favorite locations, get tailored recommendations, and access past searches across devices

What's new:

- Faster access to navigation, complete with route and traffic overview
- Improved hotel search results with sponsored rates and booking links
- Tips and Tricks available in the side menu
- Bug fixes

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An updated version of Google Earth app is now available, one major change is integrating your own pictures with the cache of satellite imagery showcasing the globe in extreme detail. After signing in with your Google account, a new option for Google+ photos (under the More Maps dialog) will pin geotagged images to their point of origin on the map.

Google Earth app allows you to fly around the planet with a swipe of your finger with Google Earth for Android. Explore distant lands or reacquaint yourself with your childhood home. Integrated Google Maps Street View allow you to explore the world at street level. Browse layers including roads, borders, places, photos and more. Visit the Earth Gallery to find exciting maps such as real-time earthquakes, planes in flight, hiking trails, city tours, and more.

Use the new "tour guide" to easily discover exciting new places to explore. With a quick swipe on the tab at the bottom of the screen, you can bring up a selection of virtual tours from around the globe.

With new 3D imagery, you can now fly through complete 3D recreations of select cities, including San Francisco, Boston, Rome, and others. With every building modeled in 3D, you truly get a sense of flying above the city. 3D imagery is available on select devices, including most tablets.

You can easily navigate with your fingers, using:

• * A one finger swipe to move the globe
• * A two-finger pinch and rotate to zoom in and out and rotate your viewpoint
• * Two-fingers swiped together to tilt your view
• * A one-finger double-tap to zoom in
• * A two-finger double-tap to zoom out

Shazam for Android version 4.0 has hit Google Play, adding a swathe of new features and design tweaks.  The new edition of the popular song recognition application can now return results far quicker than before, and the new user interface now features a Shazam dial rather than the "sweep" action of previously.

Shazam recognizes music and media playing around you. Tap the Shazam button to instantly match, and then explore, buy and share. You can Shazam as much as you want!

Once you've Shazamed something, you can:

○ Buy tracks on Amazon MP3
○ Watch the videos on YouTube
○ See what your friends have Shazamed
○ Use LyricPlay to sing along to streamed lyrics
○ Listen to the music you Shazam in Rdio or Spotify
○ Check out the artist's bio and discography

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This app currently lets you organize and discover movies, find information about your favorite celebrities, and most importantly, find out which movies you would like to watch next.

Millions of movies and celebrities on your phone and tablet. Organize and discover. Find what movie you want to watch.  

View:

• - Full movie information, budget and revenue
• - Movie reviews and trivia
• - Trailers
• - Posters, photos and images
• - IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Flixter ratings
• - Similar movies and collections of movies

Movie charts:

• - New openings and future upcomings in theaters
• - New DVD releases
• - Most popular and movies for today
• - Top box office
• - Oscar awards, Golden Globe awards
• - Subgenre charts: Steampunk, Girls with Guns, Time Travel, Zombies and many more

Upcoming features:

• - Showtimes and theaters.
• - Buy tickets.
• - Create your own movie lists and collections.
• - Review movies.
• - More options for "What movie should I watch?".

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Vine has an app update for its most loyal Android users. (Actually, any Android user that has access to v4.0 or higher.)

Vine is the best way to see and share life in motion. Create short, beautiful, looping videos in a simple and fun way for your friends and family to see.

• Unlimited uploads and free
• Instantly post videos on Vine, then share to Twitter and Facebook!
• Find, follow, and interact with people close to you
• Explore trending posts, featured hashtags and editor's picks
• And so much more.

What's New

• Receive push notifications for new likes, comments, and mentions
• Share any public post to Twitter or Facebook
• Other bug fixes and improvements

Source: Vine Link