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Download APKs from the Android Market with a Chrome extension

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APK Downloader is a Chrome extension that does exactly what its name advertises — download APKs from the Android Market site. Getting the tool up and running takes quite a bit more work than your average browser add-on, requiring you to edit the Chrome shortcut to disable SSL error warnings, but it’s hardly rocket science . . . → Read More: Download APKs from the Android Market with a Chrome extension

Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages

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Some of you may have noticed that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus is no longer listed as a supported, official developer device by Google. Despite rumors to the contrary, it doesn’t appear this has anything to do with the kerfuffle over Wallet , but instead centers around technical issues relating to the APK files required for CDMA connectivity and the signing of those libraries. Other devices have also disappeared from the support pages, including the Nexus S 4G and the Verizon-branded Xoom . . . . → Read More: Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages