Plex wants to be the hub for all your content, but right now you mostly have to download that content separately and store it on your Plex server. The company has just acquired Watchup, a streaming news service that could make Plex a more robust platform. This isn't Plex's first foray into true live...
[Deal Alert] Deliciously creepy adventure game LIMBO on sale at Google Play for $0.99 ($4 off)
I don't do scary movies very well. I get way too emotionally involved and when something creepy jumps into the field of view I scream like a small child. Scary movies are bad for me, but scary video games are even worse. Probably because in a video game you have some control over the events transpiring,...
SoundCloud update adds Charts, showing what music is popular right now
If it's indie music and new, unknown artists, chances are it'll be on SoundCloud. The Berlin-based company has long pioneered a music platform that doesn't focus on the big, stadium-filling artists, but on the small, independent ones. An update to the app adds in Charts, letting users see what others...
Banner Saga 3 Kickstarter campaign reaches $200k goal with 35 days to go
The Banner Saga... saga is immensely popular, and for good reason. The incredibly pretty graphics, mythical world, and engaging gameplay are what makes the series so beloved amongst fans. Those who played and liked the other two games will be pleased to here, then, that the third game in the franchise,...
[Deal Alert] Twilight Pro Unlock and Bulb Boy down to 10 cents in various countries (not in US)
Another week, another combo of app and game deals on the Play Store. And this week, we have a great selection if you ask me.
The app is Twilight Pro Unlock, the paid version of Twilight which filters the blue light from your display at night to limit its effects on your sleep cycle. Even...
20 new and notable Android apps from the last 2 weeks (1/17/17 - 1/30/17)
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous 2 weeks or so.
Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the widgets, which include ratings and pricing info.
Looking for the previous...
Nextbit has been acquired by Razer
Nextbit managed to get plenty of attention with its first and only smartphone, the Robin, thanks to its focus on seamless cloud backup and an interesting, eye-catching hardware design.
But the longevity of that approach has never been ignored, and getting acquired by a larger company always seemed...
Android 7.1.2 beta now available for Nexus and Pixel devices
It’s been a bit of time since Google officially released Android 7.1.1 to the public, so it’s about time for a new beta to make an appearance.
Google has confirmed on its developer blog that Android 7.1.2 is currently in beta and is now rolling out to select Nexus and Pixel devices. Google says the...
Master & Dynamic ME05 earphone review
Generally, audio quality and fashion are polar opposites in the headphone world. I won’t name names, but many of the hip and expensive brands simply can’t produce audio that’s representative of their price. So what can these golden headphones do?
Details
Drivers: 8mm titanium
Impedance: 16 ohms
Price:...
Get a sneak peek at Android Nougat 7.1.2
Posted by Dave Burke, VP of Engineering
The next maintenance release for Android Nougat -- 7.1.2 -- is just around the corner! To get the recipe just right, starting today, we're rolling out a public beta to eligible devices that are enrolled in the Android Beta Program, including Pixel and Pixel...
Fate of ZTE Hawkeye uncertain, might be cancelled altogether
The response to ZTE’s Project CSX, now known as Hawkeye, has not been all that positive. The project crowdsourced ideas and used the most popular to make a device that has an adhesive back and eye tracking, allowing users to stick their phone somewhere and use it hands free.
However, the low-end specs...
Honor 8 is $110 off at B&H with free Doctor Strange gift box
The Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone at a low price, and now it’s even cheaper. B&H has discounted the device by $110, bringing it down to $289 for the 32GB version and $339 for the 64GB version.
With the Honor 8 you’ll also get a free clear case and a Doctor Strange gift box. Inside that...
Pokémon Go updated to not pause music when launched
Pokémon Go had an annoying tendency to pause your music when you launch the app. You’d have to bring down the notification shade, which is hidden on the splash screen, and resume your music. Many months after the game was released (and many months after its peak in popularity), this issue has been...
Starbucks launches voice ordering in its iPhone app, Android version coming later this year
Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting a ton of attention from many companies out there, and now Starbucks is getting in on the fun.
The company has officially announced that it is rolling out “My Starbucks Barista,” which will be embedded within the company’s stock iOS app beginning today. It’s...
Dropbox rolls out new business-oriented plans and features
Dropbox is really useful for regular people, but the service has also been growing its business features recently. Today, Dropbox is announcing several new business-y features, and some business plans to go along with them. You'll pay a little more than a regular consumer license, but you get more...
Mercifully, Starbucks app now lets you save your favorite drinks
The Starbucks app is one that has proven both an immense convenience and a mild frustration to fans of the Seattle-based coffee conglomerate. On the one hand, it has made the act of actually ordering and retrieving your precious, caffeinated concoction a hell of a lot easier, especially during rush...
T-Mobile will reimburse the sales tax on your new smartphone
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new T-Mobile smartphone, T-Mo’s latest promotion may put you over the edge.
T-Mobile today announced its latest offer, which will reimburse you for the sales tax that you pay on a new smartphone. You just need to buy a new phone on an Equipment Installment Plan,...
PayPal Here adds fingerprint authentication support
I'm sure we all know PayPal by now - internet payments, used for eBay purchases, fees added, etc. PayPal Here, however, might be a little less well-known; it is a card reader for businesses to get paid on an Android device instead of a card reader. In a move to ensure security, the app has been updated...
BlackBerry Mercury Will Come With This Google Pixel Feature
TCL showcased the upcoming BlackBerry Mercury at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, while promising the handset will be launched at Mobile World Congress 2017 next month, in Barcelona, Spain.
While some of the specs of the device have already leaked online, WinFuture’s Roland Quandt is now shedding more light...
Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week: realMyst, Pixabay
Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 App Updates on Friday. When Monday rolls around, we look back to see which apps were the most appealing to our audience. Read on for the five most popular...
Google Pixel 2 Will Reportedly Come with Waterproofing
Google’s Pixel phones have been fully embraced by the Android community. Today, if you want to order a Pixel you need to be prepared to wait, as Pixels are in extremely high demand. For example, it’s quite hard to get a hold of a 128GB Pixel XL, as the device is marked as “Out of Stock” in the Google...
Some Johto region (Gen 2) Pokémon will start to appear in Pokémon GO very soon
The rapid success of Pokemon GO was one for the history books. Immediately following release, it not only became the dominant game on both iOS and Android, it was a sensation that seemingly everyone played. But, like almost every smartphone game, it lost most of its steam after a month or two.
Pokémon...
20+ Apps that use and augment Android Nougat's Quick Settings Tiles
The Quick Settings Tile API was added as part of Android 7.0 Nougat to allow developers and third-party apps to make use of the drop-down toggles, which are one of the easiest and most user-facing ways of quickly changing settings on Android. Over the many months since it's been available, the...
LG Watch Style leak offers clear images of the Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch
The LG G6 has been leaking quite a lot lately, but it’s not the only major new device that LG is cooking up. Rumors say that the company is also prepping a couple of new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches with Google, and now some clear images of one watch have leaked out.
The device you’re looking at below...
Friday app and game sales: Fenix for Twitter, In Between, WiFi Mouse Pro, and more
Ending a week on a positive is good, and saving money is certainly positive. So too is supporting developers. So, here's a big win—things are on sale in the Play Store. You should buy them.
Apps
Mindroid PRO: $1.99 from $2.99
Dock4Droid: $0.99 from $1.99
Fenix for Twitter: $3.49 from $4.99
Fraction...
Shazam gets updated with app shortcuts for faster song recognition
Shazam is one of the oldest and most popular song recognition services. Although I personally have long since ditched it for the recognition software built into Google Search, it's still used by hundreds of millions of people each month (well, that's what Shazam says, anyway). The app's latest...
eBay update adds app shortcuts for quick navigation
eBay is a service with a huge amount of different options and things to do - search, buy, sell, add to watch list, message a seller, etc - so the new 5.6.0.14 update, adding app shortcuts, is very useful indeed.
Very app shortcuts. Much quick.
The four app shortcuts consist of Following, Selling,...
Virgin Mobile Now Offers the ZTE Axon 7 Mini for $399 Outright
ZTE is an up-and-coming Chinese device maker which is trying to make it into the Western market. The company’s products have been pretty well received in the States, especially the Axon 7 flagship and its spin-offs like the Axon 7 mini.
Well starting this week, the ZTE Axon 7 mini can be purchased...
Samsung Galaxy S8 Images Leak, Shows Rear Fingerprint Sensor and More
Serial leakster @evleaks recently posted what appears to be the first live image of the upcoming Galaxy S8 monster, alongside additional information related to the device.
The report confirms a bunch of information we already knew and reinforces some of the older rumours too. So the Galaxy S8 will...
You can wash the Kyocera rafre with foaming soap
In a world where most of our smartphones look generally similar, unique features stand out. And if you’ve ever had the desire to wash your phone with foaming soap, Kyocera finally has you covered.
Kyocera’s new “rafre” smartphone is a device that will come in three colors: pink, blue, and silver. It...
YouTube v12.03 hints at intelligent auto-download for offline viewing, Picture-in-Picture support for Android TV, and viewer polls [APK Teardown]
YouTube has been racking up a long list of features awaiting release – some discovered in teardowns and others have even been announced. The version that began rolling out late yesterday doesn't appear to have introduced anything like live broadcasts or a wide release of the quick seek button, but...
Google Opinion Rewards is now available in Austria and Switzerland
Google Opinion Rewards has been around for a while, allowing Android users to answer various surveys to receive Play Store credit. Now Google has updated the Opinion Rewards app to version '20170119,' opening up the service to Austria and Switzerland.
In addition to the new countries, the update...
Sprint rolls out limited time $50 unlimited plan
Sprint is one of the carriers that offers an unlimited plan, and now it’s hoping to draw in new customers with a limited time promotion.
Sprint has announced that it is currently offering its standard unlimited plan for $50 per month for the first line, which is down from the normal $60 per month the...
Top 10 Android app updates this week: Netflix, Discover Mobile
Welcome back to our weekly Top 10 Android App Updates column, where we take a look at the most frequently upgraded apps for the week. We’ve found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to find the ones that are actually being updated by the developers rather than selecting...
