Shazam App Updated on Google Play With Material Design Interface

Folks who use Shazam , the service that identifies any piece of music which might be playing around you, can go grab the updated version of the application, which introduces Google’s Material Design UI guidelines.

In the update, the floating action button allows for quick sound searches, and just a general reorganization of features. Besides a bit more of a flat look to the overall design, Shazam added in a way to keep up to date with the latest from artists you have previously Shazamed, as well as instant access to the “freshest Shazam charts.”

Take a peek at the changelog below for more details.

What’s New

We’ve reworked your homescreen so you can –

• Keep up to date with the latest from all the artists you’ve Shazamed


• Get instant access to the freshest Shazam charts


• Find out what your friends have Shazamed – just login to Facebook

The ‘Play All’ button lets you –

• Listen to full playlists across Shazam – Charts, your Shazams, and Recommended


• Rate any track with the new player: Like it? Swipe right to save it to My Shazam. Not for you? Swipe left to skip it.

Play Links: Free | Encore ($5.59)

Cheers Savvas!

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Marvel Contest Of Champions Mixes An Interesting 2D Battle System With The Same Old Free-To-Play Grind

There's a new 2D fighter available for Android, and it stars iconic Marvel characters! Now settle down, it's not Marvel Versus Capcom. Nope, this is an new property licensed by Marvel and developed by Kabam, which specializes in that sort of thing. Formerly a browser game, Contest of Champions has an impressive setup for a mobile fighter, with tap and swipe-based gameplay replacing the somewhat impractical on-screen buttons. But once you master the innovative controls, you'll find yourself in familiar freemium territory.

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[Update: 5.0.1 For Nexus 4][Flash All The Things] Lollipop Nexus OTA ZIP File Roundup

Of our many jobs here at Android Police, one is to make our readers' lives easier when we can. With that in mind, here's a roundup of every known Nexus Lollipop OTA. As new ones become available, this post will be updated accordingly.

Lollipop will be released to Nexus 4, 5, 7 (2012 and 2013), and 10, plus bugfix OTAs to Nexus 6 and 9. As I'm sure you've guessed, there will be plenty of files to be had.

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You Can Now Access Google My Maps From Inside The Web Version Of Drive

Google My Maps allows you to create your own custom maps, which you can use to chart out a vacation, plan for a difficult hike, or prepare for a lengthy road trip. There's an Android app dedicated entirely to the task, but in a move that makes your creations even more accessible, Google has given them a prominent location inside of Drive on the web.

Now when you go to create a new document, you can produce a new map by going to More > Google My Maps.

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Muzei Live Wallpaper update brings Lollipop enhancements and an AW watchface

Google Search on Chrome for Android is now speedier than ever before

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Chromecast App Version 1.9.6 Adds Material Design UI, Beta Screen Casting For All 4.4.2+ Devices

Welcome to Google Update Wednesday, everyone, where you never know quite what you're going to get. The Wheel of Fate has given us a Chromecast update this week, and it's a doozy. A brand new user interface matches the rest of Google's various Material Design apps, more or less. But even more interesting is that the Chromecast app now allows screen casting (where your phone or tablet's screen output appears on your television) for all devices.

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Hangouts now lets you switch between carrier or Google Voice numbers when sending messages

Earlier today we told you guys about a new update to Hangouts rolling out on the Google Play Store. The update brings fresh coat of paint (more forresty greens), as well as some more flare by way of stickers and video filters. But did you know the update also brought with it some additional functionality as well?

As revealed by Googler Mayur Kamat on Google+, users now have the ability to switch between using their SIM (carrier) number when sending out SMS messages, or using their Google Voice number. To enable it, you’ll first need to jump into your Hangouts settings > SMS > and select Smart Reply. From there, you should be able to change your reply number (either carrier or Google Voice number) on the fly.

Kamat mentions that more features will be added later this week. What exactly? Well, he’s not saying but we’ll keep an eye out.

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