doubleTwist multimedia player released for Android

doubleTwist Corp has released a polished audio and music player app for Android called doubleTwist player. The player seamlessly integrates with the doubleTwist desktop client running both on OS X and Windows computers. As you may already know, doubleTwist desktop client can be used to import and sync your iTunes music and playlists into your Android handset. The latest version of the client integrates also with Android market. I have been using doubleTwist for a while now, and I have been quite happy with it.

Get the player app while it is still free from here. The player will be enhanced with new features and widgets in future.

Android News Digest - June 2, 2010

• Android 2.1 is currently the most popular version with 45.1 % share
• Acer Stream previewed at Computex 2010 (via Engadget.com)
• Intel demoes Android 2.1 on Moorestown platform (via Engadget.com)
• Motorola releases FLIPOUT teaser on YouTube
• Motorola FLIPOUT announced (via Intomobile.com)
• HTC EVO 4G review (via Intomobile.com)
• Samsung Galaxy S (with Super AMOLED) will be available in 110 countries
• Mercury News interview with Andy Rubin, Google

Sending links from Chrome web browser to Android 2.2 phones

Google Chrome to Phone Extension is a project consisting of a Chrome Extension, Android App for Froyo 2.2, and supporting Google AppEngine server that enables users to send links from their Chrome desktop browser to their Android device using Android's Cloud to Device Messaging service. Note that your phone needs to have Froyo 2.2 upgrade installed. You lucky ones already having Froyo on your handsets can find the set up instructions from this wiki page. It is also possible to use other browsers than Chrome using the Javascripts provided on that wiki page.