Software : Google Play replaces Android Market |
- Google Play replaces Android Market
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 full version available
- Facebook Messenger client for Windows launched
| Google Play replaces Android Market Posted:  Google has ditched the Android Market moniker and announced a new all-in-one portal for apps, music, books and movies called Google Play. The shock decision to abandon the Android Market name, which has been part of the Android ecosystem since day one, comes as Google laments the performance of some digital media properties. From today, the Android Market will now be known as Play Store, while Books, Music and Movies have been renamed Play Books, Play Music and Play Movies. Your Android Market application on your phone or tablet will be updated with a Google Play Store icon within the next few days (for those on Android 2.2 and above), while the web portals are already live. All under one roofGoogle director of digital content Jamie Rosenberg said in a blog post: "Starting today, Android Market, Google Music and the Google eBookstore will become part of Google Play. "On your Android phone or tablet, we'll be upgrading the Android Market app to the Google Play Store app over the coming days. Your videos, books and music apps (in countries where they are available) will also be upgraded to Google Play Movies, Google Play Books and Google Play Music apps. "The music, movies, books and apps you've purchased will continue to be available to you through Google Play - simply log in with your Google account like always." Google hopes that the re-branded store will help boost revenues and challenge Apple's iTunes which boasts the App Store, Music, Movies, iBooks and more, largely under the same banner. However, the death of the Android Market, such a staple of our daily experience with Android, is certainly the end of an era and a bold move from Google, proving it is not afraid to shake things up. |
| Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 full version available Posted:  Adobe has announced that the full version of Lightroom 4 is now available to download after a beta trial period which started in January. A number of new capabilities have been included in the software, such as adjustment controls to maximise dynamic range from cameras. Improved auto adjustments for exposure and contrast have been made available, along with improvements to Noise Reduction, Moire and White Balance. The ability to create photo books with text controls and a number of preset templates is now included. A new map module displays images already assigned with a location and provides the ability to geotag images. VideoA new native video support giving photographers the ability to play, trim and extract video frames shot on DSLRs, compact cameras and smartphones. Many standard Lightroom image adjustment controls can be applied to video clips, which can be exported as a H.264 file or published directly to Facebook or Flickr. New features in the Develop module include new presets to utilise processing technology with the addition of soft proofing, allowing photographers to fine tune images. Images can now be emailed directly from Lightroom. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 UK price is £86.54 (ex. VAT) for the full version or £49.24 (ex. VAT) for the upgrade. It is available to download now for Windows and Mac. |
| Facebook Messenger client for Windows launched Posted:  Facebook has officially launched a Messenger desktop client for Windows PCs. The arrival of the standalone app, which was previewed late last year, follows the launch of chat-only apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. The main benefit for Windows users will be the opportunity to continue instant messaging with friends without bring sucked in by status updates, shared articles and endless YouTube videos of cute cats. TickerHowever, as well as IM, it will bring the now-familiar Ticker interface meaning you can still tab to status updates, and Actions like 'listened to' and 'watched'. It also ends the frustration of chats curtailed by accidentally navigating away from the Facebook.com browser page. You'll also get notifications if you desire them. Facebook says a Mac client is likely to arrive in the near future. |
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