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Amazon Appstore turns 2: celebrates with 18 free apps

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Mar, 2013

Today the folks from Amazon are proud to announce their Android Appstore has been alive and kicking out free apps of the day for two years now. Yup, today is the two-year anniversary for the Amazon Appstore and as expected, they're celebrating by offering some apps for free. They have a few goodies so read on to see what's available.

Flipboard for Android enters public beta, we go hands-on

By Michael Crider
on 30 May, 2012

Well, we reported this morning that iOS smash-hit newsreader Flipboard would be entering beta soon, catering to specific handsets in order for the developer to get used to multiple screen resolutions. Well we were only half right, but we were half right really fast, so I'm going to call it a win. All interested parties can now download the Flipboard beta APK from their website, and navigate the news with aplomb using RSS feeds, social networking and gestures. Which is what we did, rather promptly, for your enjoyment.

Diablo III Server app for Android keeps you sane

By Michael Crider
on 23 May, 2012

Do you stay up all night looking for SoJs in a game that's not definitely going to have them? Have you been waiting more than 10 years to play a game that's now having server difficulties? We've got the app for you! Diablo III has been met with as much excitement for its classic yet fresh gameplay as it has vitriol for its somewhat flaky servers.

Total Commander for Android reaches Version 1.0

By Michael Crider
on 18 May, 2012

If you're a Windows junkie like me, you've probably heard of Total Commander at least in passing. Though it's been in development for what seems like ages, the popular file manager has finally graduated to version 1.0 in its Android port. You can download the app from the developer's forum here - unfortunately it's not yet on the Google Play Store.

AirDroid updates with easier browser access

By Michael Crider
on 4 May, 2012

We've mentioned AirDriod before: it's a great way to access and manage your Android phone or tablet from your computer when there isn't a USB cable handy. The free app's latest update adds a host of new features, most of which are designed to make accessing your phone from your desktop browser even easier. In addition to a permanent shortlink to web.airdroid.com, you can now scan a QR code displayed on your computer monitor instead of entering a random password.

Zelda-themed live wallpaper is cooler than the Master Sword

By Michael Crider
on 30 Apr, 2012

Generations of gamers have come to know and love Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series, and the latest entry on the Wii is no exception. But The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has inspired more than the usual fanart: developer Abusive Studios has released a sweet live wallpaper modeled after the Gate of Time. If you're a Zelda fan you'll no doubt enjoy it, but the wallpaper is so well done that even those who have never hurled a boomerang will find enough to like. Download it now in the Google Play Store.

Classic PC racer Death Rally gets another lap on Android

By Michael Crider
on 13 Apr, 2012

It's a good time to be an Android owner and a classic gaming fan. The latest 90s-era game to come to Android is the racing/shooting hybrid Death Rally, a Twisted Metal-style game that pits your customized war machine against other on the highway to he... er, Arkansas. The tongue-in-cheek game was released for iOS last year, but now it's available on Android for free, bupkiss and nada. Imagine it as Reckless Racing with machine guns, and you're just about there.

Draw Something gets 50 million downloads in 50 days

By Michael Crider
on 6 Apr, 2012

Angry Birds? Small stuff. Instagram? Hipster fodder. Apparently the real mobile gaming sensation is Draw Something from startup OMGPOP!. The Pictionary-style Android and iOS game has racked up an incredible 50 million downloads in as many days across both platforms. At least 10 million (and probably a good bit more) come from the free Android version, and another 500,000 to a million have paid for the upgraded game. iTunes doesn't publish its app numbers, but Draw Something has consistently held the top spot among games there and in the Google Play Store.

Papyrus note app launches with HTC and Lenovo stylus support

By Michael Crider
on 29 Mar, 2012

With all the styli floating around the Android tablet world, it was only a matter of time before someone made a really excellent notation app for pen-based input. That app is Papyrus, a long-term project from indie developer Steadfast Innovation. The free app introduced its first beta version today, and you can download it on the Google Play Store. While it's technically possible to use standard finger input in Papyrus, it's specifically designed for Android tablets running 3.0 or later with stylus input options.

GO Launcher HD hits the Google Play Store for ICS and Honeycomb

By Michael Crider
on 16 Mar, 2012

There's no shortage of custom launcher apps for your Android smartphone, but when it comes to tablets, options have been somewhat lacking for the better part of a year. One of the first to release a true tablet launcher comes from a familiar place: the Go Launcher team. Their new app, titled Go Launcher HD for Pad, is designed for Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich tablets, and it's a free download in the Google Play Store. If you're looking for something beyond the standard launcher that's built for tablets from the ground up, you should check it out.