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Pebble app now available for Android [Hands-On]

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Jan, 2013

The Pebble app has officially launched for Android. The app is available from the Google Play Store and comes with little in terms of surprise. Simply put, the app is free and notes the device support as being Android 2.3.3 or later. That said, if you have a Pebble e-paper watch coming -- this is the app that you will not only want, but need.

Temple Run 2 Review

By Eric Abent
on 24 Jan, 2013

The original Temple Run is one of most popular mobile games ever, so it isn't any surprise that Imangi Studios is back to offer players another helping. Temple Run 2 is here, and it takes the framework laid down by its predecessor and builds on it ever so slightly, keeping the gameplay of the original intact and as addicting as ever. If you were a fan of the first Temple Run, expect to spend quite a bit of time with the latest mobile gem from Imangi.

Temple Run 2 available now for Android [Hands-on]

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Jan, 2013

It's finally here! Just a week after our iOS cousins received the sequel to the hit game Temple Run, the game has officially landed in the Google Play Store and is available for nearly all newer devices. When the original launched in March it was a smashing success on Android, but had been available for iOS for months already. Today we get the awesome and much improved sequel so lets check it out.

Apple cuts 500px from App Store – Android may be next

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Jan, 2013

Apple recently pulled the 500px app from the iOS App Store and while it may be easy for Android users to casually sit back and watch, it appears as if the app may also be breaking the rules in the Google Play Store. We would hate to see the app pulled and we are certainly not the ones that will be making the decision, however according to Google, they "don't allow content that contains nudity" in the store. Well, let us just say that you can find nude images rather quickly and easily using the 500px app.

Pebble watch begins shipping today with Android app coming January 24

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Jan, 2013

During CES we learned that the Pebble e-paper watch had gone into mass production and would begin shipping on January 23. And well, coming just as had been promised -- the first batch of Pebble watches will begin shipping today. The details come by way of the folks at Pebble who have offered confirmation of the shipping as well as other details about the Android app and some production notes.

Lookout now takes pics if you enter an incorrect lock screen passcode

By Robert Nelson
on 23 Jan, 2013

The Lookout Security and Antivirus app has recently been updated. And nicely done, this update has brought forth a new feature called Lock Cam. Perhaps key for some, a new feature that is available for free and premium users. The update also had some other changes, however Lock Cam is the big one this time around.

Temple Run 2 reminds developers: “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it”

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Jan, 2013

The Google Play Store is loaded with games. Without calling out any specifics, there are many that are not so good - and some that are really, really good. Everything from casual games to more in depth games such as Dead Trigger and Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour. But for the focus here, lets concentrate on the casual games. A few of the top developers in this realm include Imangi Studios, Rovio Mobile, Halfbrick Studios and Zepto Lab.

Silent Phone launches for Android with encrypted voice and video

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Jan, 2013

Android users now have the ability to make secure audio and video calls directly from their device. These calls are encrypted and have arrived by the way of Silent Circle. The app itself is called Silent Phone. Those interested will be able to find the app in the Google Play Store and while it is free to download, you will actually need to be a Silent Circle subscriber to use it.

Temple Run 2 fakes hit the Google Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Jan, 2013

The extremely popular and addicting game Temple Run has recently launched a sequel as I'm sure you've all heard. Simply called Temple Run 2. Sadly in this day and age you'll always have a select few people looking to bank on others success. Just as expected a few fakes have arrived on Google's Play Store, but are quickly being removed by the good folks at Mountain View.

XBMC brings media center control to Android: 3 steps to get started

By Eric Abent
on 18 Jan, 2013

You may have heard the news that the XBMC team has released a "user friendly" version of their media player that should be compatible with almost all Android devices. While the app itself may put the focus on accessibility, getting the app running is a little bit more complex than just downloading it from the Google Play Store. Luckily, the steps involved don't seem bad at all, so you should only need to spend a few extra minutes to get XBMC working properly on your device.