Stable release of Google Chrome for Android has been updated to version 40.0.2214.89 with a lot of new features. One of the main features is the New Reader Mode that fetches only the important text and images on any article / webpage for a better view, this mode can be activated through a button on the address bar, you can turn it OFF/ON via "Chrome://flags" setting page.

The Second important feature on Chrome 40 is the New Bookmark Manager, with a newer UI and thumbnails of the pages bookmarked. Also Google improved the Copy/Past/View URL behavior on the address bar, along with many bug fixes especially regrading the Android Lollipop Merged-Tabs issue.

Chrome 40.0.2214.89 Change-log :

- New bookmarks manager available in "Chrome://flags".
- New Improved Reader Mode available in "Chrome://flags".
- Larger address bar with overflow button, if you have Lollipop and merged tabs on recent apps.
- New zoom behavior for sites with fixed headers.
- More things work when you're offline.
- Close all tabs shortcut added for tablets.
- New view/copy URL behavior.

You can get Chrome 40 Stable  on your Android Smartphone via the Google Play Store link OR by downloading the APK from the link below. This is the Official APK from Google and has bot been modified by any means.

Chrome 40 Stable [APK]

Chrome 40 Stable [Play]

Google Chrome Beta for Android has just been update to v41.0.2272.34 with some critical bug fixes and stability improvements along with some New features added in the "flags" section

One of the New features on Chrome Beta v41 is the "pull to refresh" feature, which is available to (almost) all web pages. It's now easier to refresh any page, just like you do on any App, just pull and release to refresh the page. Besides, If your internet connection (WiFi/3G) got disconnected, Chrome Beta will auto-reload the webpage when it detects that your connection is back online.

The other change we're seeing is in the settings UI, which is more material in v41 on KitKat devices. Finally, there's a new flag in Chrome Beta to scan credit cards to fill forms faster, but it doesn't appear to do anything when enabled right now.

You can get the Chrome Beta v41 on your Android device right now by Downloading the APK below until the update hits the Google Play Store. The APK below is Official and has not been tempered with by any way.

Chrome BETA v41 [APK]

Chrome BETA v41 [Play]

Google Chrome Beta for Android has just been update to v42.0.2311.51 with some critical bug fixes and stability improvements along with some New features added in the "flags" section

One of the New features on Chrome Beta v42 is the "pull to refresh" feature, which is available to (almost) all web pages. It's now easier to refresh any page, just like you do on any App, just pull and release to refresh the page. Besides, If your internet connection (WiFi/3G) got disconnected, Chrome Beta will auto-reload the webpage when it detects that your connection is back online.

The other change we're seeing is in the settings UI, which is more material in v42 on KitKat devices. Finally, there's a new flag in Chrome Beta to scan credit cards to fill forms faster, but it doesn't appear to do anything when enabled right now.

You can get the Chrome Beta v42 on your Android device right now by Downloading the APK below until the update hits the Google Play Store. The APK below is Official and has not been tempered with by any way.

Chrome BETA v42 [APK]

Chrome BETA v42 [Play]

Google has just officially updated Chrome for Android stable to version v43.0.2357.78 with few bug fixes, minor UI changes and one Major feature called "Touch to search". This was a BETA feature and has been moved to stable on this release. The feature allows users to search for highlighted text using the same toolbar as they would for cut, copy, or paste.

Chrome v43 update is rolling-out on google Play store now, if you don't want to wait, you can download the APK from the link below. This is the Official APK fetched from Google servers and has bot been modified by any means. Enjoy!

Chrome for Android 43 [APK]

Chrome for Android 43 [Play]

Android 6.0 Marshmallow launched with an updated Material Design UI, along with lots of new features and APIs such as native biometric scanner support, even longer battery life, app permissions and many more stuff. We already got the Full Stock Wallpapers package of Android Marshmallow available for download.

The latest Marshmallow Developer Preview also packs a NEW cool Boot Animation (see the GIF below). You can get this booting animation on your Android smartphone right now.

The boot animation has been pulled from the dev preview ROM of Android Marshmallow and has been made into an .APK. If you wish to install it on your phone, you need to have an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod, ParanoidAndroid, etc.) or any ROM with CM Theme Engine Support. Download the APK from the source link below. Enjoy!

Source [XDA]

Google's latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow Developer Preview 3 is now Available for Nexus 5, 6 and 9. We here have some of the default Google Apps APKs included on Android M for you to download, install and try.

We have the Clock App, Camera App, Google Search and M Launcher official APKs below. These are unstable Apps and may crash on your phone, Proceed at your own risk.

Google Calendar 5.2.3 [M][APK]

Google Search 5.1 [M][APK]

Google Camera 2.7 [M][APK]

Google Clock 4.1 [M][APK]

Nokia announced its first lollipop tablet, Nokia N1 last month with its own UI on top which called the Nokia Z Launcher. Well, lucky enough, the Nokia Z Launcher is still in BETA stages and has been updated to version 1.0.5 with some bug fixes and now works on more devices.

The Launcher learns from your usage and picks up contextual cues (e.g. whether it's morning or evening), but the feature that sets it apart is scribbling.

Instead of having to hunt down the right shortcut though an alphabetized list, you just your finger to write the first letter and the Z Launcher will display matching apps sorted by how much you use each one of them.

The Z Launcher on the Lollipop-running Nokia N1 tablet is an exclusive version, but you can download the BETA generic version 1.0.5 from the APK link below for a small taste of the experience engineered by Nokia.

Nokia Z Launcher 1.0.5 [APK]

HTC is still publishing it's main OEM system Apps on the Play store for easier updates regardless of firmware versions, operator approval. Today, HTC just published it's Video Player App for HTC Sense. The App is available to a selected HTC devices.

This is the same video player that's built inside HTC's Sense UI layer, with multiple format decoding, gesture controls (two-finger swipes act as FF and RW for example), streaming, still image capturing, and subtitle support. The player also allows a few simple editing tweaks like trimming and playback speed adjustment for slow-motion videos.

You can download the HTC video player version 6.5 APK from the link below, or wait until the update hits your HTC device via Google Play Store.

HTC Video Player 6.5

HDBlog has officially released a video which details a lot of the features that are going to be a part of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7's UI. There is also an accompanying article about it, if you wish to read. There will of course, be a lot of difference between what you see over here and what Samsung will finally be releasing on their next Note device when it comes out in August, but this leak gives us a nice little preview nonetheless.

From what we see and know so far, Samsung is planning for a clean and polished look this time around with the UI and it might be more straightforward in approach than what we are used to seeing from the OEM. There is also the possibility of a new messenger being included in the new software to rival the iMessage app on Apple products.

A piece of warning though, the video and the accompanying article are both in Italian, so there's that! If you have a rooted smartphone and would like to try out the core applications, you will find the link to download and install them below. They include S-Note, S-Browser, the default video player, the default keyboard, voice recorder, calculator, etc.

Author: Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)

Source

XDA link for APK files

Android Pay is officially rolling-out to Android devices across the US and Canada. Google is replacing its old Wallet App with Android Pay v1.0.1 and launching a new Wallet App on the play store. In order to have the Android Pay app work on your phone you need to download and install the Google Play Services 8.3 APK first.

First, make sure you download the right version of play Services 8.3 and pay attention to the -XYZ naming scheme explained on the page. Older versions of Play Services will not permit Android Pay to work. When you get Android Pay installed, it will have you add a card or import one from Wallet.

Android Pay packs many new options and features that is similar to Google Wallet but more widely open, Tap-to-Pay and fingerprint payments authincations are one of the key features of Android Pay.

You can download Android Pay official APK along with the required Google Play Services 8.3 APK from the links below.

Android Pay 1.0.1 [APK]

Google Play Services 8.3 [APK]

Editor: Mo Cheng

YouMobile, Inc

Earlier this year, Google launched its own photos service, Google Photos, with its own separate App. The Google Photos service will provide you with UNLIMITED storage for your personal photos and videos. Not just this, Your pictures and videos won't be compressed either, as this new service can store at up to 16MP for images and 1080p for video. That's plenty big enough for most typical consumers and will still allow for high quality prints of photos. The official App got update to version 1.6.0.104520609.

With the new Photos app, it will now be possible to send a group of photos by simply hitting the new "get a link" button. This will create a custom link to a web gallery of the photos you have selected. That link can be sent to anyone and opened in any web browser without having to log in or download an app.

The App is currently live on the Play Store, You can also get the new Official Google Photos App v1.6 APK from the link below.

Google Photos 1.6.0.104520609 [APK]

Google Photos 1.6.0.104520609 [Play]

Facebook for Android ALPHA has been updated to version 51.0.0.0.1 for the ALPHA testing channel. This update packs various bug fixes and performance improvements regarding the speed and stability of the app. The app is now fully compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you are always running the latest version. The APK files provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and has not been modified. The App supports devices running Android 4.0.3 or later only.

Facebook 51.0.0.0.1 [5.0+][APK]

Google has just officially released Google Play Music App version 6.0 for Android. The new version packs a free ad-supported Radio service which is available for all United States users only.

The update also brings performance improvements in app's animation which results in a more smoother UI Animations, along with various bug fixes and stability improvements. No major changes in the Play Music App functionality or User Interface in this release.

The update is rolling-out on the play store  but if you don't want to wait, You can Download official Google Play Music 6.0.20 APK from the link below.

Google Play Music 6.0 [APK]

Google Play Music 6.0 [Play]

Android Google+ App has just got a major update to version 6.5.0 with the New "G+" Logo, icons and update User Interface . The new version also packs the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. Once you install this new version you'll notice the new launcher icon along with the new Google logo is used all around the App.

Also, the Google+ v6.5 app also loads animated GIF image better, Improves the app's navigation and overall experience for screen reader users.

You can now Download the Official Google+ v6.5 APK below if you don't want to wait for the update to hit your device.

Download Google+ v6.5 [APK]

Download Google+ v6.5 [Play]

Google is currently rolling-out the first Google Play Services 8.3 update for all Android devices worldwide. We still don't have the full change-log for this update yet but it should be posted very soon on the official Google Android developers blogspot.

So far, Google Play Services 8.3 brings more Android Auto desktop new features support and the Android Auto companion app from the play store. Also this release brings support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow final release and the New Google icon design too.

If you don't want to wait for the update to hit your device, you can download the Official Google Play Services 8.3 APK below. Make sure to follow the instructions below to get the version required for your device.

*WARNING*: We've seen reports of constant crashes with these. Proceed at your own risk.

Google Play Services 8.3 [APK]

Few weeks ago, Google revealed its new Logo with an updated multi-colored shape. The official Google App for Android has been updated to version 5.5.26 with more changes to match the Google's new look.

First thing you will notice is the new "G" Launcher icon that packs more colors than the plain old white icon. Google Now search screen also got updated with the a colorful Google logo, revamped User Interface, new cards design and new animation too. The update brings with it some new changes for the Google Now Launcher and a New app drawer.

Colors Everywhere... As you can see, there is now colors everywhere in the app, even the pop-up Google now icon.It's nice to finally see Google step out of the black and white world and try to be a little flashier.

If you want to try out the New Google Now look, just install the APK below on your Android device (4.4+) and Enjoy!

Google Search v5.5.26 [APK]

Google Search v5.5.26 [Play]

Facebook for Android ALPHA has been updated to version 53.0.0.0.12 for the ALPHA testing channel. This update packs various bug fixes and performance improvements regarding the speed and stability of the app. The app is now fully compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you are always running the latest version. The APK files provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and has not been modified. The App supports devices running Android 5.0 or later only.

Facebook 53.0.0.0.12 [5.0+][APK]

Google Play Store app has just been officially updated to version 5.10.30 with various bug fixes and new features and Full Android 6.0 Marshmallow support. This new version also brings a New re-designed UI changes and a new survey to handle the refund requests made from users who purchased an App and decided to cancel their order and get a full refund (during the first 24 hours).

What's New on this update ?

This new version shows the application's overall star rating below it's name (1.0 to 5.0) in the "All" listing area and in the "Installed" listing too so you won't need to open the app to check its rating. Google also added a very cool Intro to the app that shows you a couple of slides highlighting the key feature of the Play Store app.

To get the Google Play Store App version 5.10.30 now without waiting, you can Download and Install the Official APK from the link Below. This APK has not been modified by any means and it's 100% safe to install. Stay tuned to be the first to get Google play v6.0!

Google Play Store 5.10.30 [APK]

Facebook for Android ALPHA has been updated to version 54.0.0.0.25 for the ALPHA testing channel. This update packs Improved UI, various bug fixes and performance improvements regarding the speed and stability of the app. The App is now fully compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow release.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you are always running the latest version. The APK files provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and has not been modified. The App supports devices running Android 5.0 or later only.

Facebook 54.0.0.0.25 [5.0+][APK]

Chrome for Android (stable) got updated to version 37 today, Google's browser hit the Play Store just a little while ago, which brings a new user interface (Materiel UI) and Incognito tab page, a simplified sign-in, and of course lots of bug fixes and improvements.

The New Chrome 37 brings better text rendering to your Smartphone/Tablet to enjoy a high quality text on any screen resolution or size. The New Interface is very visible in the browsing and the setting page, However the App is not yet fully transferred to the Materiel UI. We'll need to wait for version 39 to see a full Materiel Google Chrome.

What's New in Chrome v37 for Android:

• New Materiel Design UI.

• Improved text rendering on non-mobile optimized sites.

• Doodles return to the new tab page.

• Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements!

Download Chrome 37 [Play]

Download Chrome 37 [APK]

Google has just Updated it's Chrome for Android Beta to version 38 on the Play Store with many changes. It's not a major update unlike the v37-beta update that brought us the Chrome Materiel design UI. According to the Chrome release blog Chrome Beta v38 includes additional Material Design user interface elements and new support for Android's battery status and screen orientation APIs.

Version 37 of Chrome for Android was the biggest update in a while, at least in terms of user experience, but the march of progress never ceases. Version 38 just hit the Play Store, and while it's not exactly earth-shattering, people who obsess over the bleeding edge of Google browsers will find something interesting.

If you're running Android L on your Nexus 5 or Nexus 7, you might also see a new option in the Settings menu. "Merge tabs and apps" would seem to indicate the kind of functionality that we've seen in "Project Hera" and confirmed at Google I/O. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work yet. SystemUI has been crashing periodically since we've turned that slider on.

Chrome Beta v38 [APK]

Chrome Beta v38 [Play Store]

Facebook for Android is now being Updated every week with bug fixes and New features, You can Now try out the latest App version of Facebook For Android version 19.0.0.0.11 Alpha Build. This Alpha version will show you what Facebook is preparing for you in the next final version, take a sneak peak at the new features and User interface changes. Current Facebook stable version is 17.0 and Beta version is 18.0 and you can roll-back to the official version or beta version at anytime via Play store.

Facebook version 19 packs some minor UI changes, lots of bug fixes and performance improvements. So you'll be running a version that is supposed to be released 3 months from Now.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you're always running the latest version. The APK file provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and hasn't been modified.

Facebook v19.0.0.0.11 [APK]

Google is now officially Rolling-out the Google Play services 6.1 update to all Android 4.1+ users. This a major update for the Play services App that packs many changes and enhancements to get your device ready for the Android L official release, which is seems to be pretty soon.

Among the update's changes is an improvement for analytics Enhanced Ecommerce, originally launched with Google Play Services 5.0, is an ecommerce tool to give sellers insights into product clicks, impressions, and other info. Support for Enhanced Ecommerce has been added to Google Tag Manager in this release.

The update will also include enhancements to the Drive Android API, making it easier to resolve conflicts between local and server files. Additionally, the Google Drive file picking interface has been given a major material refresh. If you don't want to wait until you get the update on your device. You can Download the Official Google Play services APK from the link below. The APK provided has not been modified by any means.

Google Play services 6.1 [APK]

Google has just updated the Google Now Launcher to version 1.1.0.11 on the Play Store. This new version brings some minor bug fixes and makes the Launcher available to all Devices running Android version 4.1 or Higher. Before this update this Launcher was exclusive to Nexus devices and Google Play Edition devices.

The Google Now Launcher is just an APK that lets the Google Search app become the home screen, but Google was holding back official compatibility until now. The Launcher should offer to import the layout from your old launcher as well. You can download it directly from the Play Store from the link below, but first make sure you updated your Google Search App to the latest version too.

Google Now Launcher [Play]

Facebook for Android is now being Updated every week with bug fixes and New features, You can Now try out the latest App version of Facebook For Android version 16.0.0.0.12 Alpha Build. This Alpha version will show you what Facebook is preparing for you in the next final version, take a sneak peak at the new features and User interface changes. Current Facebook stable version is 14.0 and Beta version is 15.0 and you can roll-back to the official version or beta version at anytime via Play store.

Facebook version 16 packs many UI changes, lots of bug fixes and performance improvements. So you'll be running a version that is supposed to be released 3 months from Now.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you're always running the latest version. The APK file provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and hasn't been modified.

Facebook v16.0.0.0.12 [APK]

Google is now officially Rolling-out the Google Play services 6.1.11 update to all Android 4.1+ users. This a major update for the Play services App that packs many changes and enhancements to get your device ready for the Android L official release, which is seems to be pretty soon.

Among the update's changes is an improvement for analytics Enhanced Ecommerce, originally launched with Google Play Services 5.0, is an ecommerce tool to give sellers insights into product clicks, impressions, and other info. Support for Enhanced Ecommerce has been added to Google Tag Manager in this release.

The update will also include enhancements to the Drive Android API, making it easier to resolve conflicts between local and server files. Additionally, the Google Drive file picking interface has been given a major material refresh. If you don't want to wait until you get the update on your device. You can Download the Official Google Play services APK from the link below. The APK provided has not been modified by any means.

Google Play services 6.1.11 [APK]

Android L launch is close, Google is working hard on updating its Apps with Materiel Design UI. The latest update was for the Google+ App. Google updated the Google+ App to v4.6 with full support of Android L User Interface.

The first thing you'll notice is the new launcher icon, which carries the characteristic long shadow and slight dimensional of Google's other material launcher icons. The update also included some major changes to the bundled Photos App UI.

Inside the app, the red Google+ color is bolder and brighter, and the interface and its icons have been trimmed down, simplified, and in many cases have had their colors removed. The FAB has also been inverted to further emphasize the new red color and draw attention to the stream's.

You can wait for the update to hit our device which will take few days, or you can download the official Google+ v4.6 APK from the link below. It's 100% safe and has not been modified.

Download Google+ v4.6 [APK]

Facebook for Android is now being Updated every week with bug fixes and New features, You can Now try out the latest App version of Facebook For Android version 20.0.0.0.7 Alpha Build. This Alpha version will show you what Facebook is preparing for you in the next final version, take a sneak peak at the new features and User interface changes. Current Facebook stable version is 18.0 and Beta version is 19.0 and you can roll-back to the official version or beta version at anytime via Play store.

The New Facebook version 20 packs some minor UI changes, lots of bug fixes and performance improvements. So you'll be running a version that is supposed to be released 3 months from Now.

After downloading the latest Alpha build, Facebook suggests turning on automatic updates as it plans on updating the app a few times a week. Doing so will ensure you're always running the latest version. The APK file provided below is the official APK from Facebook ALPHA program and hasn't been modified.

Facebook v20.0.0.0.7 [APK]

The stable version of Google Chrome for Android has been update to version 38, the update brings some bug fixes along with Material UI tweaks, this update prepare the chrome browser for the Android L official release.

The initial v38 beta rollout included new battery and orientation APIs, some material design tweaks, and a variety of bug fixes. It also had the new touch to search functionality on L and via a flag on other versions.

You can get Chrome 38 on your Android Smartphone by download the APK from the link below. This is the Official APK from Google and has bot been modified by any means.

Chrome 38 Stable [APK]

Chrome 38 Stable [Play]

Google has just pushed a new update to the Google Play Services App to version 6.1.71 which brings some minor enhancements. The first think you'll notice is the New Material Icon for the Grey "Google Settings" App on your App drawer.

The Update also packs some UI tweaks that brings the Android L Material-style check-boxes.

Note that his APK behaves oddly on the L preview. The colors are dark, resources mismatched, and the overflow button causes a force close. It seems Google is holding back some updates (like the Play Store) from the L preview, likely due to API conflicts. If you are using Android L Preview, Download at your own risk!

you can get Google Play Services 6.1.71 from link below. The APK provided below is official and has not been modified by any means.

Google Play Services 6.1.71 [APK]

Google Chrome Beta for Android has just been update to v39 with some new tweaks and Animations along with a new Reader Mode, kinda like the one on Safari.

On Google Chrome Beta v39 you'll notice two changes, the first being a slightly different Animation when closing a tab. The swipe animation now pulls the tab down and to the side as it fades. Before it just went to the side. The new Chrome Beta v39 also works in windowed mode on Android L preview. It's sort of like G+ and Newsstand.

The Major change is the addition of Reader Mode, which has popped up a few times in the past. Now it's an item in the menu on all pages to load up a version of the page that's just the text and in-line images. It has a little paw print next to it in the drop down, indicating this is still a BETA feature.

Reader Mode can also be accessed via a toolbar button after you enable a flag in the about://flags screen. Just enter the following on your address bar.

You can get the Chrome Beta v39 on your Android device right now by Downloading the APK below until the update hits the Google Play Store. The APK below is Official and has not been tempered with by any way.

Chrome BETA v39 [APK]

Chrome BETA v39 [Play]