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• Weekend wallpapers: 23 Android wallpapers with bokeh effect
• AT&T hopes to offer ‘All In One’ prepaid option this June
• In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 3, 2013)
• Google hires ‘Chief Game Designer at Android Play Studio’
• PopCap Games intros Bejewled Blitz for Android
• Barnes & Noble add Google Play Store to Nook HD tablets

Weekend wallpapers: 23 Android wallpapers with bokeh effect Posted: 03 May 2013 10:42 AM PDT Looking to change up your Android home screen?  It doesn’t get much easier than swapping out the wallpaper; it’s one of the quickest ways to breath new life into the mobile experience. We recently began curating a collection of wallpapers for you, dear reader, and are only too happy to share the goods! We’ll be adding to the collection on a regular basis and will occasionally highlight a theme or specific artist’s work we really appreciate. ABOUT THIS THEME: This collection of wallpapers is based around the common theme of Bokeh! This is the first in what we expect could be an ongoing series. In putting this gallery together we came across many worthy images which should ultimately find their way into our collection. We simply love the way our icons and widgets seem to stand out from the blurred and beautiful backgrounds.   Click here to see our entire  collection of wallpapers. Note that the wallpaper page may go through a few changes over the coming weeks and that your experience should improve with each update. If you see something that you think we’d like to share, drop us a line.  What’s more, if you have created some wallpapers of your own and want help in spreading the word, we’re your guys. Other galleries you might enjoy!     SEE ALSO 15 Space wallpapers for Android 35 minimal and modern wallpapers Wallpaper gallery of the week: New York 12 really great wallpapers for Android 10 Cruzerlite designs for Android wallpapers 15 Bright and colorful wallpapers for Android 12 green wallpapers for Android  15 dirty, gritty, grungy wallpapers 15 lucky Android wallpapers for St. Patrick’s Day 8 Android wallpapers by Gina Startup 21 Spring wallpapers for your Android 18 wallpapers by Android Foundry 25 Geometry-themed wallpapers 26 more Spring wallpapers for Android     The post Weekend wallpapers: 23 Android wallpapers with bokeh effect appeared first on AndroidGuys.

AT&T hopes to offer ‘All In One’ prepaid option this June Posted: 03 May 2013 10:37 AM PDT AT&T announced it’s plans to launch a new prepaid service under the “All In One” brand this June, according to sources. The carrier will likely offer a $35 per month service for select feature phones and a $50 per month service for smartphones. AT&T’s All In One brand will include unlimited talk and text as well as a data allotment (it’s unclear how much) for $35 per month for their selected feature phones. For smartphones, the carrier is looking to offer unlimited talk and text (with 2GB of HSPA data) for $50. The carrier may also offer a $70 smartphone plan that includes 5GB of data, but that is still uncertain. Sources say that AT&T will begin testing the plans in Florida and Texas this month, and has scheduled a tentative nationwide launch for June 15. (Let it be noted that the details of the plans could change before then.) AT&T’s new emphasis on prepaid shouldn’t be a surprise. They have been working on increasing sales of their high-end LTE smartphones lately, which would free up space on their HSPA network. At some point, AT&T hopes to cover around 270 million POPs with LTE by the end of this year.   The post AT&T hopes to offer ‘All In One’ prepaid option this June appeared first on AndroidGuys.

In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 3, 2013) Posted: 03 May 2013 08:50 AM PDT In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider it a grab-bag of Android goodies. If you have something that you think is worth a mention on AndroidGuys, be sure to reach out to us via our contact page. This week features smartphone recycling, cool Galaxy S4 accessories, tablet news, app shout outs, and more! Samsung partners with LickLibrary for Exclusive E-Book Guitar Course Giveaway. Another reason to recycle…your smartphone! Are you known for breaking screens? Check out this premium tempered glass screen protector! Moshi announces the launch of a few new accessories for he S4, including a wallet case. Want to feel like Iron Man? Well, we can’t help you there, but Brando can give you a really cool case featuring the red suited wonder (and it even glows!) Looking for a new Kickstarter campaign to support? High Class Kitsch is asking for donations for the release of their first game, Pandora: Purge of Pride. Shopping for a battery case for your new Galaxy S4? ExoGear thinks they have just the one for you. IDC says Android tablet market share reached 56.5% in Q1 ’13 Pyle BlueReach turns any 30-pin dock into a Bluetooth Receiver; toss out the ipod and use your Android! U.S. Cellular will begin offering its postpaid service in 47 Sam's Club locations across 14 states BONUS: 6 app shout outs! Need a new puzzle game? Maybe this will keep you interested. Want to go for an adventure without leaving the couch? Check out Eras Adventures 3D! Looking for an app to manage all of your digital content? PICVIE can help. Move over old school pill boxes, here’s a little something to help you remember to take your meds… Take a spin class at home with FitCycle! Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is now available on the BlackBerry AppWorld. Make sure to follow us weekly for all the Android extras!   The post In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 3, 2013) appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Google hires ‘Chief Game Designer at Android Play Studio’ Posted: 03 May 2013 07:12 AM PDT This is interesting stuff… Google has reportedly hired one Noah Falstein to be their next (or is it first?) chief game designer. According to a cached version of his LinkedIn profile, he was initially tapped to be the Chief Game Designer at Android Play Studio. Hmm. Considering Google doesn’t officially develop games or have an Android Play Studio (that we know of), the hire is worth keeping an eye on. Google has dabbled in games through the Niantic Labs team (Ingress) but we’ve yet to see anything concrete that signals a more “official” desire. It’s worth reminding that Google is also rumored to be considering a Game Center of sorts for Android games. Perhaps we could see something that features Google+ leaderboards and achievements across select titles. Or, maybe Android Play Studio is Google’s pet project for fostering development and backing other developers. Whatever the case, we’ll be keeping a close eye on Mr. Falstein. TechCrunch The post Google hires ‘Chief Game Designer at Android Play Studio’ appeared first on AndroidGuys.

PopCap Games intros Bejewled Blitz for Android Posted: 03 May 2013 06:38 AM PDT PopCap Games and Electronic Arts yesterday announced their latest mobile game, Bejeweled Blitz for Android devices. Available as a free game in the Google Play Store, it’s everything you know and love in the classic match-three game, and more. Click to view slideshow. As part of the launch, all players will receive 100,000 coins just for downloading and getting started. What’s more, there are a number of Android-exclusive features to be found. Exclusive Android-Only Features: 100,000 coins provided upon download Free Rare Gems – use the Phoenix Prism, Kanga Ruby, Moonstone, and other ultra-powerful gems to send your score skyward Android-exclusive Rare Gem coming soon Classic Features: Boost your performance further using up to three of six boosts in any combination Create special Flame, Lightning and Hypercube gems to destroy more gems faster Daily Spin feature lets players try their luck to win bonus coins every day Tutorial to help get new players moving up their leaderboards quickly Download Bejeweled Blitz (Google Play) The post PopCap Games intros Bejewled Blitz for Android appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Barnes & Noble add Google Play Store to Nook HD tablets Posted: 03 May 2013 06:07 AM PDT Barnes & Noble announced on Friday that the Nook HD and Nook HD+ will now feature the Google Play Store. Yes, the eReader that became a quasi-Android tablet has become a full-fledged Android tablet. Click to view slideshow. The Google Play Store will be available immediately for download from bn.com and will be deployed to devices via a Wi-Fi update in the next few days. Once installed, users will have access to apps such as Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, and more. By adding Google Play to NOOK HD and NOOK HD+, we are offering our customers even more great entertainment on our award-winning tablets," said William Lynch, chief executive officer of Barnes & Noble. "Now with access to more than 700,000 apps and the best reading experience available, NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ are must-see products for entertainment lovers looking for high-quality tablets at incredibly low prices." It’s unclear, exactly, as to why B&N decided to integrate the full breadth of Google Play apps and services however the most likely scenario is pressure and competition. With other Android tablets offering more hardware for less money, and access to B&N NOOK apps, the Nook HD has struggled to sell as well. B&N The post Barnes & Noble add Google Play Store to Nook HD tablets appeared first on AndroidGuys.

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