Yahoo's new weather app hits Android

Yahoo's iOS weather app is gorgeous, and the company is bringing that sake design to Android today. The new weather app has the same interface and location-based Flickr background. Some other features include longer long-term forecasts, more detailed condition reporting. Android users also get a new lock screen widget. Click here to go Google Play to download the new app.

Textbooks Arrive on the Google Play Store

Google announced earlier in the summer that textbooks would be arriving this summer via Google Play Books, and they are now available. Books are available for purchase or for 6-month rent. Prices are very reasonable, and frequently undercut paper editions. Google has also updated its Google Play Books iOS app to allow for equal purchasing and renting opportunities with iOS and Android. This announcement is another stick in the coffin of summer, signaling that the school year will be beginning soon. Click here to go to the Google Play textbooks store.

New Nexus 7 Hits Google Play

The amazing new Nexus 7 tablet has hit Google Play. The 16GB and 32GB WiFi models are going to be shipping by next Tuesday. If you want the uni-cellular model (works on GSM and CDMA) you will have to wait a few more weeks.