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Seesmic adds Instagram viewing and ads, releases pro version with first premium feature

Seesmic went ages without a significant update, and it’s been almost a year since that tablet-optimized version of the app we raved about was shown off briefly before being thrown into a digital dungeon. But the social media company has made some important changes to Seesmic for Android that users may want to see.

First of all, Seesmic now supports thumbnail and image viewing within the Twitter app. Photos posted to Twitter, as well those imported from Instagram, now appear as thumbnails for quick previews, and open up within Seesmic rather than launching the browser. All signs point to an imment Instagram Android app launch (for realsies this time), so this will be a welcome change soon.

Advertisements are the next noticeable change. The latest version of Seesmic displays mobile ads within the timeline of the free version. Users can opt-out of seeing such ads by purchasing Seesmic Pro, a $2.99 upgrade key that removes the ads and offers a new “combined view” premium feature. Rather than access one social media account at a time, combined view can add a mode that imports tweets/updates from a different Twitter or Facebook accounts.

Hit up Google Play to install the updated version of Seesmic and then purchase the Pro version if this is still your Android app of choice. Here’s the full changelog.

Updates to this version include the following added features:

• Viewing from Instagram and Twitter within your timeline
• Ability to upload images directly to Twitter
• Removed support for Chatter
• Implemented ad-support
• Various bugs fixes and minor improvements

 

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Redux TV delivers curated, leanback viewing experience for Google TV [App Reviews]

Google TV is not a cord cutters one stop solution because resistance from networks and online video providers makes it so. However, the recent addition of Android apps has unlocked more video options other than YouTube and vimeo. Redux TV is a clever Google TV app for users looking to fill in programming gaps with noteworthy online video.

Redux TV doesn’t hunt down television shows or online web series. Instead, it crawls the web for interesting videos, documentaries, and displays them in channels centered around a certain topic. For instance, the Tech channel has TED talks and interviews by Digg founder Kevin Rose. The Dress Code channel is all about fashion, home life, and style; Caught on Tape has unbelievable home video and closed-caption clips; Adrenaline is about extreme sports; Underground Comedy has funny skits, Music Backstage has performances and behind-the-scenes footage; and Street Level has documentaries on subcultures and interviews with tastemakers.

All channels on Redux are curated by a humans, an interesting change of pace from the algorithm-driven apps that have passed through Androinica HQ in recent months. On some channels, like Tech and Dress Code, it’s a winning formula because there’s a steady stream of great content that would appeal to all viewers. That’s not always the case with Comedy and Music channels because both artforms are so subjective. What curators find funny may make me laugh, but it may be a massive dud for others. Likewise, bands featured on the Music channel may lead me to do a lot of skipping while you’re still enthralled with a concert performance.

The curated stream of Redux is a risky but overall favorable strategy. Redux TV focuses on pressing play and leaning back to not put in any effort. Would it be nice to be able to find specific videos or have a central navigation menu? Sure. But then it would just be another YouTube. Instead, Redux goes out and finds interesting online videos, skits, short films, and docuseries that will keep your Google TV constantly broadcasting entertainment.

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Droid Incredible 2 user manual now available for your viewing pleasure

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"Consumers have come to expect a higher level of aesthetics and sophistication when interfacing with consumer electronics and today’s technologies. Trends across numerous markets have proven that the modern consumer now places as much value on form as they do function. So it was imperative from day one, to create equilibrium between the usability and aesthetic elements for Zen Viewer HD.," says Jeff Schader, CEO of The Skins Factory, Inc.

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Nexus S teaser video now available for your viewing pleasure

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