Amazon Cloud Player now available for Samsung Smart TVs, Roku boxes

Amazon has just released the much-vaunted Amazon Cloud Player on Roku Streaming Players as well as Samsung Smart TVs. This allows frequent buyers of MP3s on Amazon to listen to their cloud-based music purchases anywhere in the house whenever they like. So now, the Amazon Cloud Player works on not just Internet-enabled mobile devices but Internet-enabled TVs and media hubs, too.

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Eset says more Android malware to hit in 2013, details most important malware types

Earlier today we showed you a new report saying that around 18 million Android devices will be affected by malware next year. And now we have another similar story. While the previous data came from Lookout Mobile, we’re not looking at a PC World story based on Eset estimations.

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Amazon Kindle ebook store lands in China

Amazon has been trying to expand more and more lately, rolling out all types of Kindle-related features and services to regions that are outside the U.S. Just a few months ago, it launched the Kindle ebook store in India. And it also opened the doors to its App store in some parts of Europe.

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Samsung defends against China Labor Watch accusations, says all Chinese workers of proper age

Bloomberg on Friday reported that Samsung supplier HTNS Shenzhen has hired “at least three girls under the legal working age of 16 in China,” according to China Labor Watch. Just a day later the South Korean company issued an official response to these accusations.

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Ray Kurzweil joins Google as Director of Engineering

Those who are looking forward to their Android devices becoming smarter have a small reason to celebrate, as author, inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil is joining Google as Director of Engineering.
While Kurzweil may currently be best known for his controversial views regarding the concept of a technological singularity, he has been a pioneer in fields like optical character recognition (OCR) and text-to-speech.

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Samsung wishes you happy holidays, uses Galaxy Note 2 and Kirigami [Video]

Samsung is aiming to attract more users this holiday season and it’s using whimsical videos to do so. The biggest smartphone maker in the world has recently released a video where Kirigami, the ancient art-form of cutting and folding paper, is used to wish the viewers happy holidays. The beautiful scenes are highlighted by the large display of Galaxy Note 2 with a fun background score.

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Update brings shopping integration to Maluuba voice assistant for Android

The popular Google Now alternative and so called “Siri for Android”, Maluuba, has received a major update that brings shopping integration for major retailers in the U.S. The improvement allows the app to answer queries that are related to shopping, search for products from user’s preferred stores, and suggest products that fall in a specified price range.

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Anomaly Korea to be released before Christmas [trailer]

11 Bit Studios is set to release the second title of its award winning and popular game Anomaly Warzone Earth.
The game is called Anomaly Korea and it is expected to hit the Play Store in time for Christmas. A new trailer for the game has been released for those anxiously waiting for its upcoming release.

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Sony CP-F1L and CP-F2L portable chargers to go on sale in Europe any moment now

Remember the good ol’ times when you didn’t need to worry about your phone’s battery life every day and you only had to charge it like once every week? Ah, good, good times, but also rudimentary times if you think of what we were using mobile phones for back in the day.
Now a smartphone is much more than just a basic portable device for calling and texting people, though on the flipside you need to plug it in once every eight or ten hours of use, which is basically every day. But what do you do if you don’t have access to a power supply so often?

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Samsung ups source codes for AT&T’s Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 8.9, Verizon’s Galaxy Camera too

We can always rely on Samsung to have the kernel files for its smartphones and tablets available for the masses, sometimes even before the device hits the market. The latest source codes for a trio of Galaxy devices have now been uploaded on Samsung’s Open Source website.

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16GB Nexus 4 now sold out on Google Play

Two weeks ago, we reported that the 8GB Nexus 4 has sold out on Google Play. Those who managed to grab the last few units of the phone were told to wait up to 10 weeks for the shipment. Now, the 16GB Nexus 4 is following the steps of the smaller variant, as it’s become unavailable on the Play Store.

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Google shutting down unpopular services and apps starting January 2013

Do you use SMS to schedule appointments via Google Calendar? Do you still sync your Symbian-based Nokia smartphone with Google Calendar? Do you use Smart Rescheduler from Google Labs? If you do, you might want to start looking elsewhere to fulfill your calendaring and syncing needs. Google is shutting down several services this wintertime, in an effort to ensure they can focus on services that matter more to users.

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It is estimated that 18 million Android devices will get Malware in 2013

It is no secret that there is a lot of Malware on Android. In fact, every report seems to indicate that there is more Malware out there than ever before. As it turns out, predictions for 2013 are no different. There are many different anti-virus companies predicting that 2013 will be a record year for Malware.

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“Android does not do much,” says former webOS investor

We’ve heard a lot of criticisms about Android as a platform, including fragmentation, patent infringements, a copycat mentality, and a platform that has been made cheap by the proliferation of inexpensive, low-end devices. But a recent interview with a venture capitalist has brought Android criticism to a whole new level.
Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee says that using Android “is the equivalent of having a motor scooter at the Indianapolis 500.”

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Fishing Superstars 1.2.1

Thanks for playing Fishing Superstars.
1.New system added: Collection
- Rewards given when completing the collection list
2.New system added: Luck Card
- Able to require rewards using coupon or Gold/Stars
3.Added special items(Chums, Special Potion)

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Cartoon Wars: Gunner+ 1.0.6

- Minor bugs fixed

Overview:
A side scrolling, action-packed game combining RPG and adventure elements.
Cartoon Wars: Gunner+
Cartoon Wars: Gunner+ is a side scrolling, action-packed game incorporating elements from RPG and adventure genre.

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Pocket Empires Online 4.7.2

Add Pocket Change rewards.
Overview:
Welcome to PE, ultimate ONLINE WAR GAME (MMO) on Android.
Harvest,Build,Conquer.
Welcome to PE, the ultimate ONLINE WAR GAME (MMO) on Android.
Harvest,Build,Conquer
FEATURES
-Over 10 unique structures to build up city

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Pirates of the Caribbean 1.7.0

Earn a pile o’ gems with an all-new treasure hunting game – bury your treasure like any good pirate should, but keep it protected from the other sea-dogs!
Overview:
Take your social gaming to a completely new level with Pirates of the Caribbean!
Master of the Seas is the first mobile game to combine deep story and brilliant graphics with compelling social gameplay. Become a pirate as you create your ship, build your crew, and embark on quests wrapped around the lore from the Pirates of the Caribbean universe.

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ZENONIA® 5 1.0.2

Thanks for playing ZENONIA® 5!
This update contains the following:
1. The maximum level is now up to Lv.109
2. Hell mode field map / additional boss monster added
Follow us on Twitter @gamevil or Facebook /gamevil for the latest events and updates!

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Offroad Legends 1.2.0

• New beautiful Sahara environment
• 2 new cups with 16 tracks to beat
• 3 new cars to unlock
• Reduced the cost of unlocking cups
Overview:
Drive the most amazing offroad vehicles in this extreme hill climbing madness!

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U.S. Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich update is here, Jelly Bean not so much

In case you happen to own a U.S. Cellular Galaxy S2, then you’ll be happy to hear that the carrier is finally ready to roll out the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the device – better late than never, right?
ICS build number FK19 is now available for download for the handset, and you can finally make the jump from Gingerbread, at least officially, because some of you may already be running a custom ROM on the device.

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8.5-inch Huawei Android smartphone leaked, how far is too far?

An image purportedly showing an 8.5-inch Huawei Android smartphone has been leaked via Twitter, with the device expected to be unveiled in the near future, maybe as soon as CES 2013.
In case the tablet-with-phone-features in the image is real – because at 8.5 inches calling it a phablet doesn’t quite cut it anymore – then we can safely say that we’re reaching a point where OEMs are about to push it too far.

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Nexus 4 shipping again to some lucky Canadians according to Google notifications

While Google has sold out a second Nexus 4 batch in various markets where the handset can be ordered via the Play Store, not all the buyers in this second purchase round were lucky enough to have their devices shipped in 1-2 weeks.
In fact, some Nexus 4 buyers will only get the smartphone in January 2013, so there’s plenty of waiting to be done for these pre-orders to ship. Nonetheless, Google is apparently ready to move more Nexus 4 units in Canada, where Mobile Syrup reports that shipping notifications have been sent out to some buyers.

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Galaxy S4 smartphone mentioned by Samsung exec, name appears to be confirmed

In early 2012 we have witnessed a plethora of nonsensical rumors that suggested the Galaxy S3 may be rebranded as something else, and it took a while until it was confirmed that the company’s flagship device would be known as the third member of the Galaxy S family.

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Dell drops smartphones, ditches Android

We’d forgive you for not even being aware that Dell had released Android phones, as the only news from the company involving Android lately has been tablet related. Even then, there hasn’t been much to speak of. Apparently, Dell realizes this too, as they confirmed at this year’s Dell World conference that they’re dropping smartphones and Android altogether.

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Facebook SDK 3.0 leaves beta, offers native login experience

Earlier today we reported that Facebook for Android had received a major update. It wasn’t just about new features, Facebook had rewritten the program as a native app. Now it seems that Facebook has some good news for developers as well. Facebook SDK 3.0 has finally come out of beta.
The beta of Facebook SDK 3.0 was released about six weeks ago, but is now finally ready for prime time. According to Facebook, the app has already been downloaded 80,000 times.

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Google Nexus 10 pogo charger on its way?

Google Nexus 10 owners, do you wish there was an easier way to charge your tablet? Your wish may be coming true, by way of the recently leaked Pogo charger. Using magnetic force, the charger is said to work in a similar manner to a MagSafe connector.

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update arriving on AT&T’s Motorola Atrix HD

We talked about the Jelly Bean soak test for AT&T’s Motorola Atrix HD a few weeks back. It looks like the beta test went smoothly, as AT&T has announced on its website that the Android 4.1 software upgrade for the phone is now ready to be served for all.
Those eager to see Jelly Bean on their Atrix HD should be getting a notification update soon that will allow them make the move up from ICS to JB. You can try to speed up the process by checking for the update manually.

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Gun Disassembly 2 5.2

M32 MGL
Overview:
Explore the world of weaponry !
Explore the world of weaponry like never before! Disassemble and reassemble 51 highly-detailed models with fully working animated parts! View the gun in complete 3D, and learn about the inner workings of the guns. Operate the weapons in OPERATION mode and try out your skills by disassembling the weapons as fast as possible, competing with players AROUND THE WORLD!

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T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network goes live in 5 metro areas. Got your unlocked handsets ready?

Unlike its competitors, T-Mobile is yet to roll out its LTE network in the country, which it only plans to introduce next year. What it does have is the infrastructure for HSPA+ network, one that T-Mo says is just as good as 4G LTE.
If you’ve been looking to use your unlocked 4G handsets on T-Mobile, here’s a list of the new metro areas that are now covered by the carrier’s 4G HSPA+ network.

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Korean Galaxy S3 users receive Android 4.1.2 with new features

Samsung has released the Premium Suite upgrade for the Galaxy S3 in many international markets. The update was launched in some European markets last week and now it has been released in Korea. U.S. users are still sitting on Android 4.1.1, which was released not long ago.

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Galaxy S3 receives unofficial CM10.1 builds for T-Mobile and AT&T hansets

Thanks to XDA member itsmikeramsay, Galaxy S3 owners on T-Mobile and AT&T networks can now install the beloved Cyanogenmod 10.1 (Android 4.2) on their handsets.
As with many early builds of custom ROMs some options don’t work as intended and there are definitely some bugs and missing features. Bear in mind that as Android 4.2 is relatively new, chances are you’re going to run into a few unforeseen problems on unsupported devices. So unless you’re willing to live with a few bugs or willing to try and figure out some workarounds, it’s probably not ready for everyday use just yet.

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Rumor: Xiaomi MI-3 coming in mid-2013 with quad-core Tegra 4 CPU, LTE and 2.5 GB of RAM

Do you know the saying “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”? Well, after some recent events, if we were to take that and move it to China, we’d definitely say we don’t want what happens there to stay there, but to reach as many people across the world as possible.
We’re of course referring to the loads of uber-cool Android devices teased and/or launched in the East, many of which are as exciting if not more than the high-end gadgets made for the West.

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Monster Crew 1.1.1

No recent changes.

Overview:
Become a monster in this “smashing” endless platformer with a strategic twist.
Leave a trail of destruction — and loot! — while smashing everything you see in this exciting endless platformer!
★ “I found myself actually quite engrossed by Monster Crew… Fans of the genre should check this out.” — 148Apps
★ “sensational graphics” — AppZapp

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Roblade:Design&Fight 1.01

1.01
Overview:
Roblade: Extreme Freedom of Assembly!Unlimited fights with your own designed robot!
Roblade combines the two worlds of robot design and fast paced fighting. It allows you to design your own robots using different parts, and then bring them to life by designing any fight action you can imagine. Let them fight different enemies in the arena to earn coins, use coins to upgrade your robots or buy new parts, such as weapons, batteries, or a rocket launcher.

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Asus Nexus 7 dock dramatically unboxed on YouTube

Youtube user Mike Stringfellow has uploaded a rather overly dramatic video of himself unboxing the official Asus dock for the Nexus 7. Mike was in Tokyo on business and somehow managed to persuade a salesperson from the Yodobashi in the Akihabara district to sell him the dock ahead of the official launch date.

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Titan Turret 1.7.16.G

-Fixed some minor bugs.
For more info: www.facebook.com/codemonkey
Overview:
As turret commander, fend of as many enemies with your Titan Turret as possible!
You got the skills to withstand endless waves of enemies?
Titan Turret is an endless arcade shooter game.
Play Titan Turret and earn points which you can spend on upgrades and power-ups to take out even more enemies! Become the best Titan Commander and compare your scores on the world leader board!

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Subway Surfers 1.5.2

Critical performance fix.
★ Snowy Winter Wonderland
★ Elf Tricky character only available for a limited time
★ New Boards! Surf with style and discover awesome powers!
- Free gift for the holidays
- Restyled menu
- Improved performance
- New graphics and animations

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7-inch tablets for less than $150? Expect to see more of them in 2013

At least that’s what electronic market analysts at TrendForce claim. The research firm says that, by cutting costs on touch displays, memory, and processors, manufactures should be able to undercut the likes of Amazons Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7. Whilst it seems pretty obvious that cutting corners on hardware will product cheaper products, what would a sub $150 tablet actually look like?
Well according to TrendForce the biggest savings can be made on screens:

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Barnes & Noble selling refurbished 16 GB Nook Tablet for just $90 on eBay

Although it is just over one year old, Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet is definitely nearing its end of life. B&N has stopped selling the 7-incher on the company’s website for a while, with remainder stock being pushed out mostly through third-party retailers.
And while we’re guessing there aren’t that many items left to sell, B&N still needs to hold frequent special sales to ensure it can get rid of the pesky old tabs. The latest such offer sees the Nook’s price go way down to $89.99, which is basically what Amazon is charging for its latest Kindle e-reader.

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Acer V360 gets outed in China sporting a 4.5-inch qHD display and Jelly Bean

Things have been pretty quiet on the smartphone front for Acer as of late, with the company seemingly focusing more on churning out Android tablets. After finally shipping the mid-ranger CloudMobile back in October, the Taiwanese is getting ready to launch what may very well be its first Jelly Bean-powered smartphone, the Acer V360.
The Acer V360 was spotted at an FCC-like agency in China with a decent sheet of specs and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean onboard.

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Google Calendar update brings improved notifications and more

There’s an update out for Google Calendar which adds some pretty useful new features.
Firstly, they’ve integrated improvements to the calendar notifications, which allow you to go straight to maps and get directions to your event.  You can also snooze the alert directly from the notification tab if you want to be reminded a little later.

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Google does something counterintuitive, they’re making it harder to click ads

Google doesn’t make any money from Android, they don’t make money from Google Apps, and they definitely don’t make money from the $349 LG Nexus 4. How do they stay alive then? Advertising. According to company’s Q3 2012 financial results, 94% of their revenues for that quarter came from advertising. Now that you know that, this next piece of news is going to seem a bit odd. You know those banner ads on the top and bottom of free apps? You know how you sometimes click them by accident?

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Crazy Rumor of the Day: Intel to buy NVIDIA, make Jen-Hsun the CEO

Intel has the most advanced chip fabrication facilities in the industry, they design some of the best CPUs for personal computers, but they suck at making GPUs, and don’t even get us started about their attempts to enter the smartphone space. NVIDIA depends on TSMC to make their Tegra chips and their GPUs, with the latter widely heralded as delivering the best gaming experience today. Obviously these two companies should merge because they complement each other so well. In fact, if you search for “Intel buying NVIDIA” on Google, you’ll see that this rumor has been coming up every year since 2006.

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Google Engineer can’t comment about the disappearing Nexus 4 factory images

Jean-Baptiste Quéru, one of the guys responsible for maintaing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), was recently asked why Google pulled down the factory images for the Nexus 4. This was his response:

“I can’t comment on that, sorry.”

What exactly is a factory image? You know how sometimes you do something to your computer that’s so terrible that you need to reinstall the operating system? A factory image is basically your Windows 7 install DVD.

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Windows OS in its entirety falls behind Android and iOS

In most cases, people differentiate between computer operating systems and mobile operating systems. It’s not very common to compare all operating systems in a single discussion. Goldman Sachs managed to do it. They have determined that Windows has fallen behind Google Android and Apple iOS. This is counting every computing device that runs an operating system.

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Sony Yuga to feature Galaxy Note 3 chip, 3GB RAM, 128GB storage – all to be unveiled at CES 2013?

Sony is getting better and better at making Android products, and the company is rumored to have some interesting plans for next year.
We already know at least two code names for upcoming Sony Xperia devices, the Yuga and the Odin, which keep popping up from to time on our radars. Add to that the Xperia 4, Xperia 5 and Xpera 5R and Xperia 6 we’ve heard of a few days ago, and you end up with a plethora of Android handsets that could be unveiled in the coming months.

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iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple ecosystem used at home by Samsung’s chief strategy officer Young Sohn

It’s not every day that you’re going to hear a Samsung exec talking about how he uses an iPhone, iPad and Mac at home, and how he prefers Apple’s ecosystem’s to Samsung’s device centric policy. Let alone the company’s president and chief strategy office Young Sohn.

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Facebook releases native Android app to the Google Play Store

A few weeks ago we told you that Facebook started advising its employees via an interestingly named campaign – Droidfooding – to switch from iPhone to Android, in order to better understand what the Android app needs to provide users an even better experience.

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WISE TIVI turns your TV into an Android-powered video conferencing unit

There are many solutions for turning your so called idiot box into a SmartTV. However, very rarely do we see a way to turn the TV into a video conferencing solution. WISE aims to make this possible with the power of Android, thanks to its WISE TIVI. Three different versions of the device will be available:

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Nexus 4 in stock at Three UK for £29 with mandatory £35 per month two-year contract

The Nexus 4 is one of the best-sold Android handsets of the year, with Google and LG not being able to keep up with demand. In case you live in the UK and desperately want one of these babies before Christmas then you’ll want to check out Three’s offer.

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