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Hello my fellow Android friends. Thank you for watching yet another epic episode of The ManDroid Show. Remember all articles covered in the show are listed below, and make sure you tell your friends.

Big News this Week
Chrome beta now available for Android 4.0
CyanogenMod Team updates us on the progress of CM9
Galaxy Note will be running a Snapdragon processor and not a Exynos
Is the iPhone a carrier blessing or curse?

Rumor Control
T-Mobile getting the Galaxy Nexus? Tony Hawk might give you some thought about that.

ICS Updates
HTC is updating a lot of their phones to ICS next month

Device Updates
Verizon LTE Xoom is getting an update but its not ICS
Asus Transformer Prime getting an update to squash some bugs

Back to the Roots
Droid Razr gets a rooting tool for your desktop

Games of the Week
Angry Birds turns 2! Update with new levels now available.
Real Soccer available from Gameloft free on the market

App of the Week
Gameloft Live now available on the market

Tweak of the Week
B-boy themes up your ICS Gmail and Google Plus

Other Tweaks
ADW BigDX Slick theme
APW Modern ICS Theme

When an Android user finally decides to take the plunge into the world of root and custom ROM’s it is a little bit scary. Reading through hundreds of post about rooting your particular device, seeing scary warnings and reading horror stories can ultimately put a person off. To make matters worse, a simple question that you have spent hours searching for gets met with less than friendly responses. Having the resources we have available to us via XDA, RootzWiki and many other locations is a God send, but not always enough. So enters Root-Ed to help you and everyone else out there.

The application was coded up by Kwogger and the visuals and codes tweaks were handled by B-boy™ and Bentobox. You may recognize some of those names. It is a free application with its primary goal to give LIVE help for rooting any device, detailed guidance with flashing a custom ROM, themes, kernels and general technical help with your Android device. Obviously this application won’t do you much good if you are stuck in a bootloop, but prior to breaking your device you will have somewhere to get those nagging questions answered. It is a pretty remarkable app idea. If you pop in and ask a question and don’t get an immediate response, be a little patient. The admin have lives too, but are dedicated to being with you and your issue shortly.

 If you have ever had questions that you can’t find answer too, or would like to use your knowledge in a live support setting, you should definitely check out this app. Click or scan the QR code below to pick it up and get it installed.

Application: Root-Ed Shoutbox
Developer: Published by B-boy™
Cost: FREE

Founded by Broskii and XavierDarkness
Active Administrators of the app are:Broskii, XavierDarkness,Foxdog,Bloop,HalosGhost,iJoe,Charlie and B-boy™… But many other users have the knowledge to help out, also..

Thanks for the heads up mrree2u

I am almost mad at myself for getting so side tracked with life and forgetting about the amazing work that our themers are doing on the back-end. Many of you know who B-boy is. We have brought a lot of his work forward for many people to enjoy. He has themed out GMail and G+ apps in the past and they always looked great. With the iteration of a new Android OS, comes time for new themes and new ways to implement them. Since the ICS framework is a little different. That doesn’t stop the guys from working with it till it works.

One of B-boys latest themed out creations is a twist on our Gmail account. Totally blacking it out and giving it the dark appearance that many of us have grown to love. Take a look at a few screenshots below so you can really see how great this looks.

  So, what do you guys think? Are you ready to give your Nexus, or maybe your iced out ROM a little face lift? If you are, then you will want to head over B-boys thread at RootzWiki to get the latest themed apk and install instructions.

Via RootzWiki

Yesterday we posted up a preview of some of the amazing work the @B_boytm has done to offer us a themed out version of GMail. So many options to choose from I didn’t even know where to start. Since he seems to be the primary modder of our beloved Google apps, I thought we should continue the trend and give you a chance to pick up some more of his work.

Other than themeing out the GMail app for your enjoyment, he also keeps the latest Android market updates slightly tweaked to give your device the overall look that you desire. The last update to the market was version 3.1.5 and brought in some new features. Most notably was the +1 button to apps in the market. He currently has 2 versions available for the latest update. A dark market and a clear market. One thing that I have always liked about B-Boy is the extra leg work he does to ensure everyone has an option to get his themed apps installed. He offers the signed apk and an update zip file of each.

 Both of the mods look pretty sweet and offer you a unique look that many others won’t have. He also has a multitude of colors available, but they are for the 3.1.3 version of the market. Which is still very functional. If you choose one of the colored options be sure to have Titanium Backup installed so you can freeze the MarketUpdater app. that will prevent your device from updating to the newer market and prevent you from losing the themed version. Just remember the 3.1.3 market doesn’t have the +1 button available.

There are some install instructions available on B-boys thread that you will want to read through prior to installing anything to your device. Be sure to make a backup before you flash or install anything so if you have any issues you can always revert back with out doing a full wipe.

Head on over to B-boys Rootzwiki thread to get the files needed to make this mod happen.

Source: RootzWiki

It has been a while since I checked in on some of our themers. I usually check on what they have done shortly after an update to the apps that we all have and love. One of the more recent apps to update in the last couple weeks was GMail. Staying true to his dedication, B-Boy, has made all of his modifications available for the latest update, 2.3.5.2.

The list of choices is absolutely amazing. We have to hand it to the guy for keeping up with all the choices and the updates. Take a look at the gallery below to get a look at just a few of the option he has provided us with.

Full downloads and all the installation instructions you will need can be found on B-Boys Rootzwiki thread. I hope you find one that suites your theme and preference.

Source: Rootzwiki

We have posted various themed out and modified version of various applications to help keep a refreshing look on your device. Thanks to a lot of hard work by so many devs, the options don’t ever stop. After the last GMail update that was rolled out, B-boy and ecsnead69 got to work and gave us a very nice blacked out version that I have been using ever since. I personally love the blacked out apps. I also really like transparent versions. The 2 guys from RootzWiki have added that option to their list of currently available modifications.

 To help make this MOD as simple as possible, they have offered both a .zip file for flashing through CWM and a signed .apk for installing. The flash-able version is the simplest means of installing the themed out version. If you choose to go with the .apk version you will want to uninstall the current the GMail application first. You can do that by either long pressing the app and dragging it to the trash can to uninstall if using a secondary launcher application, or you can go to Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications then find and uninstall it that way.

No matter how you approach it, if you love transparent apps and showing off to your friends what you have that they don’t, pop on over to their Rootzwiki thread and install it. Be sure to read their explanation of things so you know what you are getting yourself into.

Source: RootzWiki

Themed version of the market is one of my favorite mods available. They help add a new aspect of interaction and visual appeal. Not to mention when other people get their hands on your device they wonder why yours is cooler than there. nothing wrong with showing off a little bit, right? You should find it no surprise that the mastermind behind the latest themed out version is our buddy @B-boy. He certainly wastes no time keeping us up to date in the blacked out world.

  He has provided to versions for you to test. You may have better luck with the APK file, others may have better luck with the flashable zip. No matter which method you try, be sure to back up your device first. To get your hands on the appropriate file and for full install instructions, direct your browser to B-boys RootzWiki thread.

Source: RootzWiki

Here we are with another great compilation of mods from B-boy. We just posted his Inverted Google search widget just a but ago. While searching through his collection of work I found these colored variations of the new market. I know how much I love my inverted market and how much everyone enjoyed the color versions of the old market. Well, thanks to B-boy, they are back. Take a look at a few of them below.

  As you can tell, unless you are color blind, 3 of the various color options that are available. He also has a the inverted version here as well as pink and purple.  They are made primarily for the Droid, Droid X and Thunderbolt. They may and should work on many other devices. You assume all responsibilities in flashing any of these mods and we recommend you make a back up first as always. Head on over to B-boy’s thread for all appropriate files and install instructions.

Source:  DroidForums

I have been looking for customized search bars for a long time now. I know we often find them in ROMs and in themes, but often times I want to mix and match. That of course required more work that I don’t have the time nor patience to accomplish. With a little leg work by  my favorite app themer,  @B-boy™, we now have an inverted Google quick search box.

  It is important to mention that these screen shots are from B-Boy and not myself. I have no idea what theme he is running at the moment. It certainly looks sick though. Your keyboard also will not change to the blacked out one in the images. You are looking just at the Google search box and drop down. He has made this inverted mod available in a simple flash file,but has also included a signed APK if you wish to push it to your system folder via ADB or which ever method you prefer.

Feel free to direct you browser towards B-boys XDA thread to pick up this file and alter that lame Quick Search box.

Source: XDA 

I shouldn’t have to tell you guys how much I enjoy blacked out version of apps I use on a daily basis. From G+ to Twitter, if it can go dark, I have it installed. Just last night Google pushed an update out for GMail. It included a good amount of improvements -

What’s in this version:
-Save bandwidth and battery by only syncing priority mail
-Use label notifications to mash up filters, labels, and ringtones
-Remember ‘Show Pictures’ for senders
-Turn off sticky message actions in landscape or all orientations
-Better TalkBack support for accessibility
-Performance improvements

All those updates have helped a lot of people do a lot more with their GMail accounts on their devices. Good work Google. Now it is theme time! Courtesy of B-Boy and ecsnead69 over at RootzWiki, we already have the blacked out version available to install. Take a look below at some screen shots of the new themed out app -

  Full instruction and the APK can be found at ecsnead69′s original post on Rootzwiki. Hope you all enjoy this one.

P.S. No I was not watching iCarly, my kids were.

Source: RootzWiki 

Vienna, Austria – Red Bull has re-launched their stunning App Break Dance Champion Red Bull BC One for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and for Android. The player has to master 28 levels with easy and hard taplines packed with nearly 650 motion-captured moves that have been realistically transported into the dance choreography – directly from the masters of the scene themselves. 14 locations and 29 licensed B-Boy sound tracks fuel the action and set right vibe. The game comes both as lite and full version.

The target is pretty simple. Become the best of the best – dominate the international breakdance -scene! Are you up for it? If not, stop reading right here. But if you think you have what it takes, continue to read carefully! You will need skills, rhythm and creativity in your moves to become the all-conquering number 1!

To make it into the B-Boy hall of fame you will have to master 28 levels with easy and hard taplines – but keep your rhythm and stay focused, one mistake and your move might not pan out the way you want! Practice makes perfect and it pays off! Nearly 650 motion-captured moves have been realistically transported into the dance choreography – from the masters themselves. Forget about gravity, let your body pulsate to the beat and take the lead with moves from Roxrite, Lilou, Cico, Hong 10, Taisuke, Pelezino and Ronnie. Make the most spectacular moves using the special drag & hold feature on four rhythm channels and take it to the limit.

More than 40 action and adrenaline packed hours will take you through 14 international locations all well known in the scene. They will prove to be your biggest challenge yet! And it gets better – famous voice actor “Zurek” acts as MC and guides you through the contests. Its all about music and rhythm! We have added 29 licensed B-Boy sound tracks to fuel the battle and get the right vibe – but you need to bring the rhythm! And you should be spot on as you are put right into the action-loaded crowd. Don’t get put off by the spectacular fireworks and the stunning light effects – impress and represent with crazy moves and extreme motions.

The Game comes in both a lite-version and the full-blown game with all the bangs and whistles. Test your abilities, your feel, rhythm and style and if you think you can compete, go ahead. The full game comes with Apple’s Game Center – bring in friends and soon to be friends on all the action and move up the leader boards. Become the number 1 B-Boy.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 132 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Break Dance Champion Red Bull BC One 1.10 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Break Dance Champion Red Bull BC One Lite is free in the App Store.

Breakdance Champion Red Bull BC One 1.10
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