Kindle Fire app packages updated 10 December

Many new Google updates to share below.  As always, visit the updated tutorial for links to the app packages and to the individual apps.

GoogleApps
Chrome to Phone, version 2.3.3
Drive, version 1.2.461.14
Play Books, version 3.0.14
Play Magazines, version 3.0.0
Play Movies & TV, version 3.0.25
Play Music, version 5.3.1316M
Translate, version 3.0.1

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.11.4
Firefox, version 26.0

Kindle Fire app packages updated 6 November

Resurrected!  The release of KitKat drove me back for an update, please visit the updated tutorial for links to the app packages and to the individual apps.

GoogleApps
Currents, version 2.1.2
Earth, version 7.1.3.1255
Drive, version 1.2.403.9
Play Books, version 2.9.20
Play Movies & TV, version 2.7.15
Play Music, version 5.2.1301L
Translate, version 2.8
Voice, version 0.4.2.82

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.10.4
Firefox, version 25.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.73

Kindle Fire app packages updated 19 July

With Android 4.3 and a new Nexus 7 on the horizon, there will inevitably be some updates to look forward to.  In the meantime, here's the latest round of updated apps.  Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

GoogleApps
Currents, version 2.1.1
Google Drive, version 1.2.228.32
Play Music, version 5.0.1053J

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.9.10
Firefox, version 22.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.64
GO Launcher EX, version 4.0.1

Kindle Fire app packages updated 27 June

Updates!  Updates.

GoogleApps
Google Plus, version 4.0.1.47928040
Google Earth, version 7.1.1.1781
Play Books, version 2.8.68
Play Movies & TV, version 2.5.22
Play Music, version 5.0.1052J

KindleFireApps
Firefox, version 22.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.59
GO Launcher EX, version 3.9.11

Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 11 June

Another handful of updates for everyone to enjoy.  Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

GoogleApps
Google Drive, version 1.2.182.26
Google Earth, version 7.1.1.1781
Play Magazines, version 2.0.0
Play Music, version 5.0.1041J

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.8
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.59
GO Launcher EX, version 3.9.1

Kindle Fire app packages updated 20 May

After a very exciting Google I/O conference last week, there were a lot of new developments in the world of Android.  I won't waste time rehashing what plenty of other blogs have already covered days ago; you can read a great summary of the newest Google toys here.  But I will share the apps that were released for everyone to enjoy on their Kindles or other devices.  This is a pretty massive upgrade: lots of new features in the existing Google apps, and even a brand new app!

Two notes in advance:

1) As Google adds more great features to their apps, the file size obviously increases.  To illustrate, Google Plus was already a large app at 11MB before; it is now 17MB after the update to version 4.0.  Google Play Music jumps from 5MB to just shy of 8MB.  It adds up, so be mindful of your storage space.

2) I do not have a Kindle anymore, so I cannot confirm that the new version of Hangouts (which replaced Google Talk) will work on a Kindle Fire since Talk never was an installable app.  I was able to install it on an old deactivated phone also running the same version of Android as a Kindle Fire, and Hangouts now has tablet support, so it should work.  Fingers crossed!  UPDATE: I got my hands on a Kindle Fire to try this out, and unfortunately it requires a Google system app that we are not able to sideload onto a Kindle, therefore making this app useless.  Sad face.  I removed it from the available apps.

GoogleApps
Google Earth, version 7.1.1.1703
Google Maps, version 6.14.4
Google Play Music, version 5.0.1026J.676641
Google Play Books, version 2.8.60
Google Plus, version 4.0.0.46852618
Google Translate, version 2.7
Hangouts (formerly Google Talk), version 1.0.1.678536 ~ UPDATE: Removed, doesn't work on Kindle :(

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.7
Firefox, version 21.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.54
GO Launcher EX, version 3.6


Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 9 May

Another round of updates, please enjoy!  Sorry to be so sporadic.

GoogleApps
Play Magazines, version 1.3.0
Translate, version 2.7
Voice, version 0.4.2.80

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.5
Firefox, version 20.0.1
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.50
GO Launcher EX, version 3.5

As always, visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 9 April

So there's good news and bad news.

The bad news is that I no longer have a Kindle Fire.  It was never mine to begin with, but I just kinda kept borrowing it until a few weeks ago.  But never fear, dear reader(s), I will continue updating these packages and my tutorial.

The good news: updates!

GoogleApps
Currents, version 2.1.0
Google Plus, version 3.6.1.44747389
Google Play Movies & TV, version 2.4.14
Translate, version 2.6

KindleFireApps
Firefox, version 20.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.44
GO Launcher EX, version 3.33

As always, visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Google Play Music updated, version 4.5.914I

Google released an incremental update to their Play Music app last week.  The changelog for version 4.5.914I.560208 vaguely lists "bug fixes", so don't get too excited.  It is compatible with Android 2.2+ with transparency for all display types (MDPI, HDPI, XHDPI+).  I am also making a version with a black themed UI available, also with a transparent widget.

Download stock UI with transparent widget
Download black UI with transparent widget
Download fully stock version

Kindle Fire app packages updated 14 March

Pi Day is probably better luck than the Ides of March, so why not some updates?


GoogleApps
Google Music, version 4.5.914I

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.4
Firefox, version 19.0.2
GO Launcher EX, version 3.31

Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 27 February

Oops!  I thought I had posted a small update last week, but I just discovered it was still a draft.  So I now present you with a much larger-than-planned update to all app packages.  It includes a new app, but don't get too excited: Google Search is really no different (and possibly less useful) than the existing Amazon Search app on the Kindle Fire.  Most users can probably skip it, but some people might find reasons to use it.

GoogleApps
Drive, version 1.1.592.10
Earth, version 7.0.3.8527
Google Plus, version 3.5.3.42448346
Maps, version 6.14.3
Play Books, version 2.7.38
Play Music, version 4.5.910I
Search, version 1.3.3.247963 (NEW!)

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3.2
Facebook, version 2.2.1
Firefox, version 19.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.43
GO Launcher EX, version 3.29

Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Google Play Music updated, version 4.5.910I

Google recently updated their Play Music app to version 4.5.910I.560208.  There were some long overdue bug fixes and new features, most notably a Rewind button on the widget.  It is compatible with Android 2.2+ with transparency for all display types (MDPI, HDPI, XHDPI+).

Download transparent version
Download stock version

Kindle Fire app packages updated 10 February

A handful of updates recently, they can all be found in the updated app packages.  Play Music is also available with a transparent widget.

GoogleApps
Google Plus, version 3.5.1.42060433
Play Music, version 4.5.910I

KindleFireApps
Firefox, version 18.0.2
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.32

Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 28 January

Nothing major lately, but here are some of the updated apps from the past few weeks.

GoogleApps
Currents, version 2.0.1
Play Books, version 2.7.28
Play Magazines, version 1.2.1

KindleFireApps
Facebook, version 2.1-107431
GO Launcher EX, version 3.27

Visit the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.

Kindle Fire app packages updated 14 January

Happy 2013!  I'm back after a holiday hiatus.  There were not a lot of updates during that time, but there have been a handful which you can now download.

GoogleApps
Earth, version 7.0.2.8421
Google Plus, version 3.3.1.40177215

KindleFireApps
Dropbox, version 2.3
Facebook, version 2.0-95039
Firefox, version 18.0
Flash Player, version 11.1.115.31
GO Launcher EX, version 3.26

As usual, check the updated tutorial for links to both packages, links to the individual APK's, and more information.