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Manuganu ‘platform runner’ game jumps onto the Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Apr, 2013

If you're a fan of awesome running games like Temple Run, or enjoy the casual platform game for Android we have a brand new just launched game worth taking a look at. It's called MANUGANU, which reminds me a bit of Crash Bandicoot to say the least, and the graphics are excellent. Check out the details, screenshots, and release trailer video below.

NVIDIA Phoenix smartphone platform revealed with Tegra 4i quad-core

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Feb, 2013

Earlier today NVIDIA announced their all new Tegra 4i quad-core 4G LTE integrated mobile processor, but they weren't finished with their news. Last year NVIDIA released the KAI tablet platform which gave customers and OEMs a reference guide for which they could quickly design and release Tegra 3 tablets to the market for cheap, much like the Nexus 7 tablet for $199. Today they've announced the same plan for smartphones. Meet the NVIDIA "Phoenix" reference platform.

Popular game Jazz: Trump’s Journey available today on Android

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Apr, 2012

This award-winning platformer game from iOS has just made its way to Android, starting today. Available right now in the Google Play Store this will surely consume part of your weekend. If you love games, particular platformer games, you'll want to check out Jazz: Trump's Journey. Set in New Orleans they've added a daring storyline and a Jazz player to the popular platformer genre.

WIMM Labs 1.4″ Wearable Android Platform hands-on [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Aug, 2011

Today I have a unique and exciting bit of information for you all. WIMM Labs today has just unveiled their newest innovation and it sure looks exciting to say the least. The WIMM Wearable Platform is a new 1.4" display that will be powered by Android and tons of "micro apps" to take advantage of the thin, sleek, powerful and unique platform. This is wearable Android ladies and gentleman, and I want one as soon as possible.

Viliv’s AMOLED Prime P3 Android media player

By David Junior
on 25 May, 2010

Viliv has manufactured many different types of PMP’s and Mp3 players. This rendition has the ability to run Android as well as Windows CE. This media player has a beautiful screen and can run Android 2.1. The only thing missing so far is a release date and price.

Mochi Media Announces Flash Based Gaming Site

By David Junior
on 25 May, 2010

More goodies for all you people that have upgraded (stolen) Froyo, Mochi Media will be launching a Flash 10.1 based site that will offer a variety of games. If you have Android 2.2 and Flash 10.1 installed, you will soon have access to a new source of great games.

Boxee paid-content due July/August Android plans tipped

By David Junior
on 11 May, 2010

Today, Boxee and their partner Vindicia have announced plans to bring paid content to their set top box. They also have plans to bring this service to many of the leading mobile platforms including Android. These services are expected to debut this summer.

Android, Windows Mobile and iPhone making sweet music together – video

By David Junior
on 7 May, 2010

This may be one of the coolest inventions I’ve ever seen. A coder by the name of Steffest has managed to get these three OS’s to work together on a music app. The guitar looks cool also, it consists of a few of these phones strapped to it somehow and the music is made by pressing the various touch screens on the guitar.

No Free Google Maps Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation For The iPhone

By David Junior
on 23 Apr, 2010

There has been a rumor around the web that Google will be adding free navigation to the iPhone. Google has denied such claims but left the door open slightly by stating that it may come to multiple mobile platforms in the near future. Also, other Maps features could make their way onto the iPhone.

There are 38,000 Apps in The Android Market

By David Junior
on 15 Apr, 2010

This is a great accomplishment for Android. The market is growing faster than most of us anticipated. This was revealed during this afternoon's Q1 earnings press conference, Jeff Huber who is Google's senior VP of engineering. Also, Google views the Nexus One as a “profitable business” even though most analyst feel it didn’t sell enough units overall.