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SwiftKey 3 available for 50% off for Black Friday

By Dave LeClair
on 23 Nov, 2012

Black Friday is a day dedicated to deals. Shoppers wander around in a turkey induced stupor looking to grab insane deals for themselves and loved ones. Well, you can actually get some good savings without walking out of your house and braving the crowds thanks to generous app creators on Google Play. The popular keyboard application known as SwiftKey 3 is available for 50% off for Black Friday. Who doesn't love saving money and getting an awesome application at the same time?

uTorrent adds Wi-Fi only option for downloads

By Dave LeClair
on 21 Nov, 2012

One of the most wanted features for µTorrent on Android is ability to set downloads to run only when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Well, µTorrent has finally added the feature. This should help users keep down on their data usage while downloading large torrents. After all, that cellular data can be quiet expensive.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition coming December 6

By Dave LeClair
on 21 Nov, 2012

The folks at Rockstar are bringing another one of its classic Grand Theft Auto games to our beloved Android devices. This time, they are bringing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 10th Anniversary Edition for us to enjoy. The game will be dropping on Google Play on December 6 for $4.99.

Nexus 4 shipments delayed three weeks

By Eric Abent
on 15 Nov, 2012

If you managed to purchase a Nexus 4 on launch day and thought you were in the clear, then we've got some bad news for you. It turns out that Google sold more Nexus 4s than it actually had available, as some who purchased the Nexus 4 on launch day are receiving a very disappointing email from the big G today. What does that email say? That their Nexus 4 order won't be shipping out for another three weeks.

Google Voice Android 4.2 problems fixed in latest update

By Eric Abent
on 14 Nov, 2012

There aren't many people running Android 4.2 yet, but if you are, there's a pretty good chance you've encountered some issues with Google Voice. The app hasn't been functioning properly ever since Android 4.2 landed, but thankfully those frustrating days are over (at least until the next version of Android hits). Google pushed out an update for Google Voice today that fixes the app's compatibility issues with Android 4.2, and it's available on the Google Play Store now.

Google Plus now allows for one-click Android app installs

By Eric Abent
on 14 Nov, 2012

If you're the type of person who likes to recommend apps to friends, then pay attention to this next bit of news. Google has added a new feature to Google+ that allows for one-click Android app installs right there in the feed. This means that you can suggest an app to your Google+ friends and they'll be able to download it from right from your post without ever having to go to the Google Play Store.

Mysms update brings Evernote integration

By Eric Abent
on 5 Nov, 2012

If you're the type of person who likes to log absolutely everything, then you should be pleased as punch by this next bit of news. Mysms has been updated, and with this update comes Evernote integration. Mysms and Evernote will now work in tandem to save logs of your text messages, creating a separate note within a dedicated notebook for each and every one of your text conversations.

New game Zombie Driver makes it way to TegraZone

By Dave LeClair
on 1 Nov, 2012

If you own an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core device, we've got some good news for you. The new games, called Zombie Driver THD, has made its way to Google Play, and it looks like a solid game. It's developed by Exor Studios, and they describe the game as having "massive amounts of zombie carnage and unprecedented destruction effects." Clearly, it is being aimed at pushing the Tegra processor to its limits.

Google passes 700,000 apps on Google Play

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Oct, 2012

In case you couldn't tell, Google Play is growing at an exponential rate. Google has just revealed that they have over 700,000 applications available on its application store. This puts them right there with Apple in terms of number of apps available on its service.

Penny Arcade’s On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 launches on Android

By Dave LeClair
on 26 Oct, 2012

Penny Arcade, the gaming website best known for its hilarious comics, has launched its most recent game on Google Play. On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3, which is already available on PC and Xbox, has made its way to mobile devices, including our beloved Androids. The game brings classic RPG mechanics and Penny Arcade's unique sense of humor along with a classic video game visual style.