When Samsung announced the Galaxy S III, they also revealed that Flipboard for Android would be available exclusively for the handset. This exclusivity meant that users would need a Galaxy S III to access and use the app, which left many Android users disappointed.
Well, it seems one of the developers over at the XDA forums wasn’t too impressed with this exclusivity. He managed to extract the APK for Flipboard from a Samsung Galaxy S III demo unit and has now made it available for everyone to download.
You know how Flipboard was exclusive only to the Galaxy S III? Sure, you can stand in line and wait for the official launch for the Android app, but since we are all buddies here…
It’s simple, I just had a Galaxy S III lying around and I extracted the .apk using AirDroid. So, there you go.
The Significance of Flipboard’s Availability
Flipboard is a popular social-network aggregation, magazine-format application software that allows users to flip through their social networking feeds and news articles in a magazine-like format. Initially launched for iOS, the app quickly gained a massive following due to its sleek design and user-friendly interface. The announcement of its exclusivity to the Galaxy S III was a significant move by Samsung to attract more users to their new flagship device. However, this exclusivity also meant that a large portion of the Android user base would be left out, at least temporarily.
The decision by the XDA developer to extract and share the APK file democratized access to Flipboard, allowing users of other Android devices to experience the app without having to purchase a Galaxy S III. This move was particularly significant for tech enthusiasts and developers who enjoy exploring new apps and features without being restricted by device limitations.
How to Install the Flipboard APK
For those interested in installing the Flipboard APK on their Android devices, the process is relatively straightforward. Here are the steps:
1. Enable Unknown Sources: Before you can install the APK, you need to enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Go to your device’s settings, navigate to “Security,” and toggle the “Unknown Sources” option.
2. Download the APK: Head over to the XDA developers forum where the APK file is available for download. You can find the download link here.
3. Install the APK: Once the APK file is downloaded, open your file manager, locate the file, and tap on it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Launch Flipboard: After the installation is complete, you can launch Flipboard from your app drawer and start customizing your news feed and social media streams.
You can find out more details over at the XDA developers forum, and the APK file is available to download from there.
Source Vlacho / XDA, Engadget, Netbook News
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