Sunday, April 15, 2012

Update - 124


Posted: 03 Mar 2012 05:00 PM PST
Searching for a quick, fun and addictive way to kill time while stimulating your brain? Well you may want to give Math Cruncher a try. It’s a puzzle game that involves you guessed it— the subject of math. You are essentially given the task of solving math questions given to you but with a twist— each question comes in the form of a falling tile, so you only have a limited time to answer each question. Users will need to solve equations before they get to the bottom of the screen, while simultaneously avoiding mistakes. In addition, as the game moves forward, equations become faster and you’ll have to keep up with the pace, otherwise you lose.
What’s ironic about this aspect of the gameplay is that the questions are painfully basic and simple— things we should have been able to master in elementary school. While some of the questions (3 – 1 = 2 for example) are simple, things can become tricky when you’re given the task of having to answer consecutive questions on the fly (42 x 15 = 630 followed by 28 x 19 = 532). This game definitely works your brain and challenges you to be sharp and quick in order to achieve the goal of getting as many points as possible. All of these can be executed in the most effective way thanks to some solid controls.
While the gameplay is addictive and top-notch, the graphics and sounds are not. The game claims to feature HD graphics when in reality looks more like standard 32-bit graphics. Also the game is best suited when the annoying music which is looped over and over is shut off completely. While the graphics and sounds could have been much improved— those are not the focus. Again, the focus is the addictive gameplay which will have you solving the various math equations in order to progress your game.
The game is available today for Android 1.6+ devices in both Free and Paid versions. The free version is probably what most will go for thanks to the unobtrusive ads which aren’t the least bit distracting. However the paid version is only 99¢. For some addictive gameplay that will never get old while seeing no ads at all, I think it’s mighty worth it.
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 04:39 PM PST
We’re all anxiously awaiting the newest device in the Samsung Galaxy line, namely the Galaxy SIII. Rumours have been floating around, as they usually do, and we didn’t hear anything about the device at this years Mobile World Conference. Just recently we heard that we might see an April release, but today that rumour has apparently been debunked. To curb the resulting disappointment, there’s been a benchmark result posted on the GLBenchmark results page, with a model number resembling what one could believe is the next along in the Galaxy line, GT-I9300.
The results claim that the device is running a resolution of 1196 x 720, dispelling the rumours of full HD. The results also claim the device is running Android version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and hit a maximum processor frequency of 1400MHz, though no mention of something important — how many cores — is found. Personally, it’s hard to believe Samsung’s super-hyped flagship handset would be fitted with such dismal [relatively speaking] specifications. My guess is this is isn’t actually the specs for the Galaxy SIII, and if it is, I – and a lot of others – will be truly disappointed.
source: glbenchmark
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PST
With all the options Android users have for browsers, from Firefox to Dolphin to Chrome, it’s still not that surprising that the most used is the stock Android browser that comes pre-installed on most Android devices. But how does it stack up over all mobile browsers on all platforms? Apparently, very well, according to the latest statistics report from analytics firm StatCounter.
The Android browser has finally taken the lead over its competitors this month with a 22.67% share, and is now the top mobile browser in the world. Opera comes in a close second at 21.7%, followed by Apple’s 21.06%. This is a 2.47% increase over last year, when the Android browser ended up at 20.2%. Opera dropped from last year’s 24.22%, while Apple’s Safari browser increased from December’s 18.41%.
Nokia came in next at 11.24%, followed by Blackberry at 6.53%, but each is generally trending downward, the latter’s chart looking like a good hill to sled down. Check out the chart after the break.


Though some of the browser choices available on Android are arguably better than the stock browser, most folks may find Google’s bundled browser to be good enough for most of their uses. If you’re reading this site, you’re probably a little more savvy than most Android users worldwide and have already experimented with alternative browsers, but the fact is that the majority of folks probably just use what comes with their devices.
So what browsers do you use on your Android device?
source: statcounter
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 01:54 PM PST
Yesterday we got wind of a rumor that the illustrious Galaxy S III could become available in April. Today, however, there are conflicting reports coming out of Korea that suggest it simply isn’t so. Korean news site MT reports that a Samsung official has officially denied the rumor. Apparently Samsung has still yet to decide on when to give the launch a go ahead, but it will definitely not be in April, says the source.
The S III will be a killer device to be sure, but for it to really pack a punch, hopefully Samsung will launch it before the quad-core goodness from Huawei, HTC, and ZTE hit the store shelves.
source: MT
via:  UnwiredView
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 01:38 PM PST
If you’re looking to show your Android love even more than usual when using your DROID Razr Maxx, check out these cases from Cruzer Lite. Only $9.90 each, they are made of thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU. This product is scratch and shock resistant, and it’s flexible so that you can easily take it on and off your phone.
The “Androidified” pattern is only available in black and white, although Cruzer Lite has DROID Razr Maxx cases with other designs in other colors. The Androidified cases were originally available for the Galaxy Nexus, and Cruzer Lite is probably going to add other phones as well.
To top off this amazing deal, you can use the code BUY2GONE to buy two cases and get the third free. Hit up the links below to score an Androidified case of your own.
case case 2 case 3
source: Amazon, Black Case or White Case
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 01:02 PM PST
With all the buzz surrounding the HTC One X with the slick Sense 4.0 UI, users of older HTC handsets are waiting for their upgrades to HTC’s Ice Cream Sandwich-based interface. But HTC has different plans. Apparently, HTC is cooking up a “lite” version of Sense 4.0 that is slated for the Sensation line of devices, and most likely some other HTC handsets. It will be HTC Sense 3.6, which has been in development in parallel with Sense 4.0.
Put your pitchforks and torches down, Sensation owners. According to the folks at recombu, HTC has sent them the following statement.
“HTC Sense brings a variety of new software enhancements to HTC One, some of which utilize the latest hardware innovations, meaning not all functionality can be introduced to older HTC Devices. With that said, we are looking to bring a Sense 4 software update that includes as many of the enhancements as possible to a variety of our new devices.“

Of course, the Sensation has already had a leaked ICS ROM ported to it from the One X, but it’s not fully functional or optimized. However, an early access preview of Sense 3.6 for the Sensation XE shows that it does include many ICS features, such as Face Unlock, and reports are saying the device speed is improved, most likely due to the optimizations that ICS brings as well as what HTC has done. What the final version of this lighter Sense overlay will bring is anybody’s guess, but rest assured it will be an improvement.
The update for Sensation devices is expected sometime later this month. Sensation owners, what are your thoughts on this? Do you feel slighted, or are you excited for Sense Lite? Sound off in the comments below!
source: recombu
via: phonearena
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 11:22 AM PST
One of the best launchers available is now available for Android 3.0+ tablets. The GO Launcher development team has developed an tablet-specific version called GO Launcher HD. While the launcher is currently in beta, there are some nifty highlights you can find in the launcher. For starters, there is the given ability to change your grid size in your various homescreens. Also, the launcher is incredibly fluid and smooth, which means transitions won’t be as choppy as some customized skins out there.
Although it’s currently in beta, GO Launcher HD is indeed available— though not in the Android Market at this time. If you fancy trying out having a new look to your homescreen, hit up the download link below. Don’t forget to let us know how it works out for you in the Comments section below or in our Forums.
GO Launcher HD download link
source: Android Police
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 11:07 AM PST
You all remember the awesome and hyper-addictive strategy game called Roller Coaster Tycoon? While it will forever hold a place in casual gamers’ hearts, a neat alternative has officially launched and is now available for Android devices. The game called Funpark Friends, puts you in the shoes of ambitious developers tasked with building and running the most awesome theme park imaginable. Here are some of the cool features you can look forward to in the game:

  • Build your very own Funpark with an awesome cast of characters to guide you!
  • Choose from over 90 rides, games and attractions to add to your park
  • Themed rides and decoration sets including Pirate, Medieval, Space, Haunted and more allow you to build awesome themed areas!
  • Visit your friend's Funparks and interact with their rides, shops and attractions!
  • Watch your park come to life with beautifully animated rides and visitors
  • Play anytime, anywhere with offline play capability
  • FREE updates add new rides and features WEEKLY
The game is available for Android 1.5+ devices, though it does come at a hefty 14MB size. That means all of you have no reason not to try out this neat game. Be sure to hit up the Android Market link or scan the QR code below when you’re all ready to jump in on the theme park-building action.
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 10:54 AM PST
Everyone was drooling over the HTC One series at Mobile World Congress, and its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4.0. Now, it looks as though HTC might be hitting up some of their older phones with ICS as well. There has been an email leaked that Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt has a few devices undergoing a user trial for Ice Cream Sandwich. The trial should run through April, which may indicate a roll out of ICS for the Thunderbolt late this spring. Of course, this trial is no guarantee of that. There was lots of teasing and changing of minds that the Thunderbolt would get Android 2.3 Gingerbread before it actually did.
The email does seem a little fishy – why would HTC have an outside link to Addictivetips.com to explain Ice Cream Sandwich? Why not roll out the test OTA? Why are they providing test devices? We’ll just have to wait and see. Let us know what you think in the comments.
source: VZbuzz
Posted: 03 Mar 2012 10:52 AM PST
ASUS is certainly on a roll lately. They’ve launched sexy devices such as the game-changing Transformer Prime tablet and have introduced the sexy PadFone for starters, now they want to be among the first to showcase the latest developments in the Android platform. Let me explain: it has been among the first devices— tablet or otherwise— to showcase Android 4.0. As awesome as that is, ASUS believes that’s not good enough, so it’s using its newfound close relationship with Google to make sure it’s the first manufacturer to present Android 5.0— otherwise known as Jelly Bean— to the masses. Don’t take our word for it either. During an interview with TechRadar, Asus Corporate Vice President Benson Lin shared the following:
“Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer the Jelly Bean update."
This essentially confirms a few things. One is that Ice Cream Sandwich will only see some minor tweaks and updates while in the version 4.x stage. That means Jelly Bean will not be found in 4.1, 4.2, etc.— it’s going to be a completely new Android version. The second is if you think ASUS isn’t a reputable or hot brand as of late, you may want to think again. Its quality devices released in the last 6 months or so and the fact it is among the first manufacturers to provide the latest Android updates puts it in the top tier of manufacturers. Let’s see if ASUS does follow through and continue to provide updates before the rest of its competition.
source: TechRadar
via: Android Community

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