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- Archos intros affordable smartphone threesome
- APPTEASERS: 15 Android apps and games you should know about (April 18)
- Sprint adds 21 markets to 4G LTE footprint
- Amazon Appstore expanding to 200 more countries in coming months
- Siri-like voice app (and creator) reportedly purchased by Amazon for $26M
- Bigger, better Moga Pro game controller now available
| Archos intros affordable smartphone threesome Posted: 18 Apr 2013 12:49 PM PDT
Archos today announced a trio of Android-powered smartphones for the European market which arrive starting in May. Powered by stock versions of Android, the 35 Carbon, 50 Platinum, and 53 Platinum are ultra-affordable, dual-SIM handsets. If you’re the type of user who doesn’t need high-end hardware or something from a name brand OEM, these Archos could be your next Android. We’ve warmed to their Android tablets over the years so we suspect the smartphone offerings might be worth their price.
 ARCHOS 50 Platinum ($219.99)
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| APPTEASERS: 15 Android apps and games you should know about (April 18) Posted: 18 Apr 2013 11:59 AM PDT APPTEASERS is a collection of apps and games that are new to Android, recently updated, discounted, etc. Whatever the case, we think they’re worth exploring and are willing to bet that many of you would enjoy a few of them. We understand that we won’t get every single app that crosses our path but we hope to filter things a bit and pass them along to you, dear reader. What you’ll find below is a quick plug for apps and games, often using the developer’s own words to describe the title. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Google+ as we showcase different apps over there as well! Cut The Rope: Time TravelOm Nom is back in an all-new adventure which sees the beloved character traveling through time to feed his ancestors. Spread across six locations and times, Om Nom’s got two new monsters to feed in each level. If you’ll excuse us, we’ve got a weekend’s worth of time to go waste! FREE | ($.99) Appreciate: Android App MarketLooking for some new apps but need a little help getting started? Check out this new free app which provides recommendations based on your interests and Facebook friends. Log in and check out the live stream of titles tailored around your preferences, find alternatives to popular titles, and find out which suggestions match up the best. FREE ProxToMeThis free app lets users discover others nearby and allows to share content such as music, images, and other documents. Choose between single share or broadcast to multiple users and help get the conversation started. Find others with 250 feet, discover their Facebook profiles, share files from your Dropbox, and create new contacts. FREE GetThemAllDownload video (HTML5 and HD videos), music, photos, and other files directly to your Android device with this free utility. Details include pause and resume, a file manager, filters, an integrated browser, simultaneous downloads and cloud storage (Google Drive). FREE lekioskOur magazine loving friends across the pond will appreciate this app which offers more than 90 UK titles, 100+ Italian, and 600+ French magazines. The monthly plan provides 10 magazines for £9.99 and can be canceled anytime. Looking like an actual magazine kiosk, the app features a 3D customized news stand and offers access to back issues. FREE VuVū is a recommendation tool designed to help users get more out of their online experience. Designed with tablets in mind, the free app learns your preferences and gets smarter with each use. In other words, the more you use it, the better it gets. While you’ll have to wait for support for older devices, the button free gesture-based interface works great on tablets. FREE
SLYCEOffered in beta, SLYCE lets users buy any product they see by simply snapping a photo with their smartphone. Once you take the picture you’ll have access to reviews, pricing, and even exclusive discounts for the product. From there you can order it online or get directions to the nearest retail location! See it – Slyce it – Buy it. No wonder it’s being called the Shazam for stuff. FREE (beta) RandoRando is a photo exchange app/service which provides users with a give-and-receive platform. You don’t know who sends you the photo, you cannot share it, you cannot favorite it. You do know where it was taken in the world, but that’s about it. No social ties to worry about, no commenting. Simply share your picture and you get a picture. FREE txt-bookConvert your text message conversations into a personalized PDF book in one of two styles. Add a title, nicknames,cover images, and more and create a unique storybook experience. Select any date range you want, insert images and videos, pull out what you don’t want, and deliver that PDF to friends via email. Books can be created in as little as 30 seconds. $3.99 Keep your eyes peeled for another option of txt-book where you can make one book for 99 cents. Rosetta CourseGet a free demo of Rosetta Stone’s language learning services directly from your Android smartphones with this new app. Sign up for an account or log in with existing credentials and you’ll be on your way to learning, speaking, and reading in a foreign language. Start with the first lesson in any of the 24 available languages. FREE REBALLThe goal of this logic puzzler is to destroy the required number of balls on the board. You can move in a number of directions to create lines of 3-5 balls of the same color. Easier said than done, there are three levels of difficulty, unlimited undo/redo, and support for six languages. How fast can you complete each level? FREE LINE AirPenguin FriendsAs the second installment of the popular mobile RPG platformer, this free games features a cast of new, unlockable characters. Details include social integration, leaderboards, tilt-to-play mechanics, and a whole host of obstacles. Choose from the father penguin, mother penguin, polar bear and ninja penguin and see how far you can get! FREE WeVideo – Video EditorCapture, edit, and share video with your Android handset using this free client. Details include arranging and rearranging, adding music, adjusting track volumes, tags, and more. Create a short clip on your smartphone today and share the video on social networks, YouTube, in the cloud, or locally. FREE
iBomberiBomber arcade styled bomber game set in the Pacific Ocean in 1943 where you play as a bomber pilot. Your objective is to protect the fleet while taking out targets over 26 missions. Social integration through Papaya lets you take on other players around the world. Additional details include multiple bomb types, pick-ups, and all the features of its iOS predecessors. FREE
Sonarflow Visual Music PlayerSonarflow is a free, interactive way to discover new musical artists and bands. The app lets users preview clips using built-in 7digital integration and/or scrobble the tracks to your last.fm account. Simply tap a bubble, play some music, and you’re on the way to a new favorite artist. FREE The post APPTEASERS: 15 Android apps and games you should know about (April 18) appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sprint adds 21 markets to 4G LTE footprint Posted: 18 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT
Sprint today announced the expansion of its 4G LTE network, listing 21 new markets with faster data connectivity. Spread over a handful of states, these new cities bring Sprint’s coverage to a total of 88 markets with more to come. Sprint is pushing forward with the 4G LTE network, and plans to have more than 170 total markets with coverage in the coming months. Subscribers might find some faster data speeds in cities that aren’t yet officially offering LTE. Examples given include Washington, D.C., New York and San Francisco. The 21 new Sprint 4G LTE markets:
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| Amazon Appstore expanding to 200 more countries in coming months Posted: 18 Apr 2013 07:29 AM PDT
Amazon this week announced that the Amazon Appstore will be expansion to nearly 200 countries over the next few months. As part of the global growth, developers will be able to take advantage of the tools available today, including 1-click purchasing, in-app purchases, GameCircle, and A/B testing.
Android developers looking for more information are advised to check out the Amazon developer blog. Specifically, here’s a link to show which countries are expected to offer Amazon Appstore.
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| Siri-like voice app (and creator) reportedly purchased by Amazon for $26M Posted: 18 Apr 2013 07:16 AM PDT Watch out Siri, Evi may be taking over! Amazon has reportedly bought a voice recognition app called Evi, as well as the company that created it, for $26 million according to TechCrunch sources. Evi, the Siri-like app that runs on both Android and iPhone, looks to possibly join Amazon's portfolio with another voice recognition company that was purchased back in January called Ivona. If you look at these purchases, it would make you wonder if Amazon is looking to develop an new device. A smartphone perhaps? Even if not, the Kindle platform would be perfect for such an app. So what does the app really do? Evi uses natural language text to recognize what the user means, as well as their intent. It has an ontology of tens of thousands of classes and almost a billion so-called facts (machine understandable bits of knowledge) and, according to its creators at the former True Knowledge, can infer trillions more when needed. It can also look to Yelp for local searches, external mobile friendly websites, APIs, traditional search, etc. When calls to Amazon PR, backers at Octopus Ventures, and the founders of Evi were made, a spokesperson for Octopus said: "On this occasion Octopus will decline to comment on this specific portfolio company." Records show that all of the Evi Technologies Ltd. directors have been replaced by Amazon's UK legal representatives, and all of Octopus Ventures' funds refer to the disposing of their shares in Evi Technologies (all of this is confirmed by the Octopus Ventures annual report.) In the beginning, Evi was quite controversial, being threatened to be pulled from the Apple App store for being too similar to Siri, then being allowed to stay. So what is next for Evi? Could Amazon have a new smartphone in the works, or maybe they are looking to implement on current devices? Let us know what you are thinking in the comments below!
Source: arstechnica
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| Bigger, better Moga Pro game controller now available Posted: 18 Apr 2013 06:57 AM PDT
MOGA today announced a new version of the bluetooth-connected gaming controller in the form of MOGA Pro. Bigger than its predecessor, the MOGA Pro is a full-size console-like controller that pair with your Android handset or tablet. Details include clickable dual analog sticks, four action buttons, a pair of shoulder buttons, a pair of shoulder triggers, and the classic directional button. Available for only $49.99, the Moga Pro LAO features rechargeable batteries with a USB cord and tablet stand. Look for the Moga Pro in retail stores around the country (Best Buy, Target, Walmart, etc) as well as online at Amazon, MOGAanywhere.com, and others. For a limited time, MOGA Pro comes with a free download of Gameloft’sN.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance game. MOGA™ Pro Controller Now Available In Stores And Online Play Immersive Mobile Games The Way They Are Meant To Be Played With The Full-Featured Android Gaming Controller Woodinville, WA. – April 18, 2013 - Gamers wanting a full-size precision controller for their Android devices will not have to wait any longer as today MOGA™ announced that the console-style MOGA Pro Controller is now available in the U.S. The full-size MOGA Pro Controller is available for $49.99 online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and MOGAanywhere.com. In May, the MOGA Pro Controller will be available atTarget.com and at Best Buy, Fred Meyer, GameStop and Walmart stores. For a limited time, MOGA Pro comes with a free download of Gameloft’sN.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance game. “The full-size MOGA Pro builds on the tremendous success since the launch of MOGA Pocket Controller last October,” said Eric Bensussen, President of PowerA. “When gamers put the MOGA Pro Controller in their hands, there’s an instant familiarity. As the recognized leader with impressive developer support and a growing list of top games including MADFINGER’s Dead Trigger and Gameloft’s Modern Combat 4, we’re giving mobile gamers a console-style experience, with an Android device that they already own.” Features of the MOGA Pro include full-sized console-style grips, clickable dual analog sticks, four action buttons, a classic directional pad, two shoulder buttons, two shoulder triggers, rechargeable batteries, USB charging cord and a tablet stand. MOGA Pro is also compatible with the emerging HID standard. Additionally, MOGA Pro comes with the full support of the MOGA Mobile Gaming System, including wireless Bluetooth® syncing with Android phones and tablets, the MOGA Arm that secures many of the largest phones on the market and the MOGA Pivot App. About MOGA MOGA mobile game controllers offer precision controls, portability and great games. All MOGA controllers feature dual analog sticks, shoulder buttons and action buttons, and connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to transform Android phones and tablets into precise mobile gaming systems. The original MOGA Pocket features a slim and sleek set of controls making it the most portable and economical MOGA available. The MOGA Pro features rechargeable batteries and console-style design that is based on the award-winning FUS1ON Tournament Controller by PowerA. The MOGA system includes Pivot, a free-to-download app that helps users discover the huge library of MOGA Enhanced games that are available. Pivot also syncs MOGA controllers to mobile devices and helps organize the MOGA Enhanced games already installed on a user’s phone. MOGA’s vast and growing game library is made possible by the free MOGA Software Developers Kit (SDK) available at MOGAanywhere.com/developers. The original pocket-sized MOGA Controller was released on October 22, 2012 to critical acclaim, and has attracted support from top mobile developers and publishers who want to bring console-like precision and control to their Android phone and tablet-based games. Gameloft, Rockstar, SkyVu Entertainment, MADFINGER Games, Namco Bandai, SEGA, Arb Studios, Vector Unit and other acclaimed publishers have developed MOGA Enhanced blockbuster titles such as Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Tiki Kart 3D, NFL Pro 2013, The Dark Knight Rises HD, N.O.V.A. 3, Sonic CD, and Jet Set Radio. New game titles, developers and publishers are coming on board each month. For a complete list of games that support MOGA, visitwww.MOGAanywhere.com. The MOGA controllers support Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and higher mobile devices. The pocket-sized MOGA is now available for $39.99 at Best Buy, Walmart, Toys”R”Us, Fred Meyer, Gamestop, Target, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and a nationwide network of additional retailers and carrier stores. It is also available through Amazon and www.MOGAanywhere.com. Follow MOGA Twitter:Twitter.com/ YouTube: Youtube.com/MOGAanywhere The post Bigger, better Moga Pro game controller now available appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
ARCHOS 35 Carbon ($99.99)
ARCHOS 53 Platinum ($249.99)
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