Castle Defense 1.1.9

v1.1.9
. Fix ’military of magic’ and ’industrialization’ Achievements bug.
. Fix layout bug of skills page.
1.0.7
. Amazing ARENA mode released. Challenge millions of players over the world.
. Thousands of runes to boost your performance.

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Caps 1.2.6

No more Open Feint
Overview:
Take on the role of Caps Commander. Your mission is to exterminate enemy caps by throwing them out of table.
You have 3 battle caps available with whom you need to throw your enemy out of battlefield (table).
“It’s the most interesting little game among that I’ve played. Once start, you’ll never to put it aside.” – www.AppEggs.com

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Bouncy Seed 1.6.9

-1.6.8
-Performance optimized.
-Difficulty adjust.
-1.6.7
-Fixed crash on some Android 2.1 Device (X8,etc).
-1.6.5 – 1.6.6
-Fixed crash for changing username.

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Starlink 1.35

No recent changes.

Overview:
Starlink is a tactical real-time strategy game about galactic domination. You start by controlling a star in a procedurally generated galaxy, and each star you control produces ships. You can direct ships to other nearby stars that happen to be connected via hyperspace routes in order to capture them, but beware other hostile factions trying to do the same. Don’t let your guard down, or you will quickly find your stars overrun with enemy ships.

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Did HTC just tease some details of what Android 4.3 will offer?

First the pretty stellar HTC One, and now this? Thanks HTC! You’re on a roll.
On a meetup posting on SFAndroid.org, HTC seems to have given away a bit too much info. In the description, they mention two features that are currently available… just not on a wide scale.

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Punch Quest now available in the Google Play Store, comes with complimentary Laseraptors

Rocketcat Games and Madgarden’s Punch Quest, a mix of an endless runner and an arcade-style fighting game, is finally available on Google’s Play Store!
Punch Quest is a very unique and fun game, so much so that’s it was nominated for a number of awards in 2012. The game was also able to rack up 13,000 reviews on Apple’s App Store along with a 5-star rating. Let that be a testament to how awesome the game is.

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Gameloft teases Gangstar Vegas, looks similar to Grand Theft Auto

Gameloft has launched a teaser trailer for an upcoming game called Gangstar Vegas.
The trailer didn’t reveal much about the game, in fact, there wasn’t even any gameplay footage, which tends to be the norm for Gameloft’s teasers. Although, we do know that Gameloft earlier launched Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, which is similar to Grand Theft Auto.

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The Indie Gala Mobile 3 bundle is back, pay what you want for 9 Android games

If you’re looking to get a few good games to play on your smartphone or tablet this weekend for cheap, the Indie Gala is back with its third mobile bundle!
This time around there are 11 games up for grabs. You can get the first four games (first row in the picture above) by setting your own price. To get everything on the bottom row, including two PC games, you’ll have to pay above the average, which at the time of this writing, is a little under $4.

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Is Google ‘Babel’ really named ‘Hangout’?

Google needs a unified messenger app, and they know it. All reports suggest it’s coming soon, and probably at I/O in a few weeks. Still… something always seemed wrong about it. The name ‘Babel’ just seemed, well, terrible. Google enjoys the play on words, like Google Goggles, but Babel always seemed like a code name.

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RealParking3D Parking Games 1.3.9a

Realparking 3D is based on the Unity 3D engine which some antivirus softwares seem to misconstrue as a virus. This is a known issue with Unity. We can assure you that Realparking 3D is not a virus / malware.
0. facebook : facebook . com / realparking3d
1 Updated Chellenge level 2 (parking on the ice).

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Fullscreen’s BEAM brings YouTube sharing capabilities to Google Glass

Sergey Brin demonstrates Google Glass

Google Glass will definitely be popular with YouTubers, but unitl now, there was no way to upload your videos directly through Glass and without a computer. Now however, it is possible for those who own Glass to upload their Glass adventures straight to YouTube, thanks to Fullscreen’s BEAM application.

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Verizon Galaxy S4 available for pre-order from Radio Shack for $249.99

Radio Shack is now taking Verizon Galaxy S4 pre-orders, with the handset priced at $249.99 with new two-year contracts with the carrier.
The Galaxy S4 is already available in the USA from various retailers and mobile operators, including the three other main carriers in the region, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. Verizon decided to delay its launch of the popular Galaxy S4 (like it did with the Galaxy S3 or the Galaxy Note 2 in the past) opening up pre-orders for the Galaxy S4 only a few days ago, with the handset expected to ship on May 30, more than a month later than other U.S. variants.

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NASA’s Nexus One satellites send pictures home, program to be extended

NASA has announced that the three “PhoneSat” satellites based on Android smartphones have successfully captured and transmitted images of the Earth.
Next time you’re having an argument with an iPhone fanboy, tell them that Android phones are used by NASA, as satellites.

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Samsung to boost performance of Galaxy S4 by 10% with software update?

Without a doubt the Galaxy S4 is one of the major Android smartphone launches of 2013 and so far it looks like Samsung is going to sell millions of these devices. However the Galaxy S4 isn’t without controversy as Samsung has chosen (or has been forced) to ship the Galaxy S4 with two different processors.

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Galaxy S4 CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies to be soon available for T-Mobile version (SGH-M919)

The first CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies for the Galaxy S4 will soon be available to download according to CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik.
The developer posted on Google+ the announcement a few hours ago, revealing that the first handset version to get CM 10.1 will be T-Mobile’s (the SGH-M919 model) and that “the first nightlies will go off tonight”. Other Galaxy S4 models including the international GT-I9505 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 600-based) version will be supported in the future, as soon as the team will get those devices.

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SAMURAI vs ZOMBIES DEFENSE 2 1.1.2

➤ Bug fixes and other improvements to game performance
Overview:
High-end, immersive tablet gameplay!
The Samurai is back… and he’s brought friends! Play as the heroic Samurai, the deadly Kunoichi Assassin, and the stalwart Armored Ronin to defend your village against even nastier hordes of brutal zombies and demons! Recruit allies, build defenses, and recover sacred Artifacts to stop them!

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Google Photo Sphere images can now be embedded into a website

Jelly Bean 4.2 added quite a few improvements to the Android experience, but arguably the most exciting feature is the ability to create a Photo Sphere. Unfortunately, taking and viewing these 360-degree panoramic images has been a limited experience at best. The Photo Sphere feature is still only for Android 4.2, but the good news is that viewing these images is about to become a lot less complicated.

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Casetop Kickstarter project turns your phone into a laptop

If you want to turn your phone into a laptop, this Kickstarter project just might make your dream come true,provided it gets funded, of course.

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comScore: Apple and Samsung smartphone shares keep growing in the U.S. at the expense of everyone else

A new comScore report detailing U.S. smartphone market share for March 2013 reveals that Apple and Samsung are still the big winners, at the expense of everyone else including other Android makers that sell handsets in the region.

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Galaxy S4 won’t come in 32GB or 64GB models on U.S. Cellular

amsung’s Galaxy S4 has been picking up a lot of traction in the U.S., but for the most part, the 32GB and 64GB versions remain to be seen. Now, U.S. Cellular has sent word to Gotta Be Mobile that, at the time being, they don’t have plans to carry 32GB and 64GB versions of Samsung’s “Next Big Thing”.

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New “Pool Party” Samsung Galaxy S4 ad is out, the jabs at Apple are back (video)

The new Samsung Galaxy S4 ad, called “Grad Pool Party” manages to show off some of the smartphone’s new features, while making fun of the iPhone at the same time.
If previous Samsung Galaxy S4 ads were introducing some of the new features, like Sound & Shot, Group Play, and S Translator, or highlighting the design and looks of the new device, this one does the same, with the added bonus of some pokes in Apple’s direction (which are not a new thing for Samsung, after all).

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Acer Iconia A1 becomes official, gets a tempting price (and 3G?)

The Acer Iconia A1-810 has been made official complete with competitive pricing and 3G as well, if we were to believe some other sources.
Acer calls the Iconia A1 a “full featured one-handed tablet for everyone” but the press release doesn’t bring too many new details to the table from what was already known from the recent hands-on preview of the device.

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Google Glass may no longer need to pair up to your Android phone for some features to work

There are a number of features on Google Glass that require you to pair the device with your Android smartphone, such as turn-by-turn navigation and text messaging. However, according to a Google employee, Google Glass will be able to function independently, no matter what device it’s paired to.

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What did Google really get with Motorola?

When Google announced they were buying Motorola, we were all a bit shocked. Google, a predominantly search-based company, was buying into the hardware game. Some questioned whether or not Motorola would get any special treatment, Google assured us that it would not.
However, the question remains, why did Google spend $12.5 billion on a company that was a mere shadow of its former self?

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AT&T rumored to launch “All in One” prepaid plans in June, starting at $50 for smartphone users

A few years ago the word “prepaid” had a near-taboo connotation in the United States, especially when it came to cellular devices. Carriers like Straight Talk have helped change this image, as has the release of the LG Nexus 4 and T-Mobile’s recent push of its “uncarrier” strategy.

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Around the World in 80 Days 1.3

We fixed the bug associated with the game unlock.
if you have already bought the game, tap the “Already paid” button in the purchase screen to access the full version.
Overview:
You only have 80 days to circumnavigate the globe. Think that sounds easy? Travel back in time to the late 19th century and get ready for spectacular adventures on land, sea and air together with the English daredevil Phileas Fogg and his loyal French servant Passepourtout.

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First look at Paranoid Android’s HALO (hint: it’s phenomenal)

Maybe you’re not big on rooting your device, and flashing a custom ROM. Perhaps that seems a bit fussy to you, or you just don’t have the time for that. It could be that custom ROMs don’t really add a lot of value for you.

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LG well on its way to being a chipmaker, designs first A15 quad-core chip

Move over Samsung and Apple, LG’s on a roll.
First there was the LG Nexus 4, which has done so well that rumors indicate Google is working with the company once again for the Nexus 5. LG has also been pushing hard when it comes to flexible display technology. Hell, earlier today rumors even surfaced claiming that LG is working on an ‘unbreakable’ OLED display.

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Huge Ingress event at Google I/O!

Do you love Ingress? Are you going to I/O? Well then, you could be in some very rare company!
The team at Niantic are hosting a very special Ingress event, as well as giving every I/O attendee a code to play the game. They are encouraging everyone to go through Field Agent training first, but seem keen on setting San Francisco as the scene for an I/O Ingress dogfight!

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Is this really the Motorola X phone?

If speculation and innuendo are your thing, you’re already a big fan of the Motorola X phone. Nothing official, but plenty of leaks and ‘sources’ have made the X phone our white whale. Is it going to catapult Motorola into the forefront of Android device manufacturers, or be just another phone worth a look and a shrug?

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Google Fiber coming to Shawnee, Kansas after City Council vote

Google has announced that Shawnee, a city located right outside of Kansas City, has voted to bring Google Fiber to its residents.
The search giant didn’t say when Shawnee would be getting the Fiber service, but they did say that there is still “a lot of planning and engineering” to do before they expand Fiber to the city. So, Shawnee residents could be waiting awhile, but at least the approval has been given.

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Samsung Galaxy S Advance update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean now available through Kies

Have you been wondering what exactly has happened to the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software update for the Samsung Galaxy S Advance? Well, wonder no more. The official Android 4.1.2 I9070XXLQE build update has reportedly been released for users of the phone in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine already, following the first release of the same in Russia back in January of this year.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is now available to buy in Canada, limited stock available

The Samsung Galaxy S4′s worldwide launch is underway, and now it’s Canada’s turn to get the “Next Big Thing”.
The device is available on TELUS, Rogers, Eastlink, Videotron, Bell, Fido, Virgin and Koodo, though the Galaxy S4 is only available in-store via Koodo. The rest of the bunch you can purchase the Galaxy S4 from online, but due to supply issues Samsung has experienced, many of the carriers have the Galaxy S4 listed as “Limited stock available. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.” That said, it might be wise to call ahead if you’re heading to a brick and mortar store to pick up the Galaxy S4.

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Samsung responds to Galaxy S4 storage woes, says current setup is for the greater good

When it came to light that up to 45% of the Samsung Galaxy S4′s internal storage space was taken up by “system apps” that rendered it unusable for user storage, many people voiced anger and disappointment.

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LG working on ‘unbreakable’ display as part of new OLED-based focus

In one of our earlier reports, it was noted that LG has been busy working on a bunch of new interesting and “futuristic” projects. The company’s display business — LG Display — has shifted focus away from conventional LCDs and onto the exciting new market of OLEDs for use in smartphones. Now, a new report from The Korea Times reveals that there will soon be a new kind of smartphone screen from LG, and it may be described simply with one word: unbreakable.

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Use your Wii Balance Board as a smart scale with this Android app

A Wii Balance Board, provided you have one lying around in the house, can easily be turned into a scale, and all you need is the FitScales Android app.
Using mobile devices for health-related activities is something that more and more users do these days. The soon-to-be-very-popular Samsung Galaxy S4 has a body scale as an official accessory, with the ability to send data to the smartphone via Bluetooth. If you don’t feel like paying the extra money for the scale, you can easily convert a Wii Balance Board into a smart scale that connects to your Android.

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Why did Google hire gaming veteran Noah Falstein?

Google appears to be making some kind of push in the gaming area, with noted industry veteran Noah Falstein recently revealing that he works at Google on a gaming related project.
Falstein has updated his job title on his LinkedIn profile, as TechCrunch has noticed, to “Chief Game Designer at Google”. Before that, according to a cached copy of the page, the title was “Chief Game Designer at Android Play Studio”, a group that nobody seems to have heard of.

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Last barrier to buying a Nook goes as B&N adds Google Play support

Barnes and Noble’s range of Android devices have always been respected for their quality, specification and pricing but there was always one little problem that stopped potential buyers (like myself) from buying one – a lack of Google Play support. But no more! B&N has announced that from today the NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ come with full Google Play support including the ability to buy apps, music and films directly from Google.

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MediaTek MT6572 chip outed to give entry-level smartphones much-needed boost

It looks like the world is just about to get another dose of MediaTek‘s low-cost offerings, in the form of a new dual-core chip that’s meant for use in entry-level smartphones to be released in the future. It’s called the MediaTek MT6572, and it shoehorns an inexpensive 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU with a number of wireless implements which include HSPA+ 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and even TD-SCDMA (useful mainly in China) in order to ultimately create one of the cheapest dual-core mobile processor solutions for smartphones to date

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New Samsung app makes switching to the Galaxy S4 a breeze

We have to hand it to Samsung. They not only think of everything, they make it happen. That Samsung Galaxy S4 has everything and the kitchen sink! Now, they’ve made switching to that device much easier.
Samsung has created an app designed to help you move all your info to the new Galaxy S4 by simply using NFC. If you have another Galaxy S device, simply load the app on both phones, tap them together, and everything will be moved over; contacts, calendar events, messages… everything.

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Google Glass will have ‘winking’ functionality and photospheres!

You know what’s on your face? A pair of eyeballs. You know what’s not on your face yet? Google Glass. The good news is, once they’re on… your eyes will work in true harmony with them!
Our friends over at Living Thru Glass have done some analysis of the APK, and found eye gestures baked in to coincide with the Glass app functionality. We knew the app supported it, but weren’t sure if that was for the future or not. Turns out, blinking is the new swiping!

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What’s with all of these “Mini” smartphone editions?

It was only a few months after the Galaxy S3 launched that we saw the first Mini handset out in the wild: the Galaxy S3 Mini. Fast forward later into 2013 and we’re hearing about what is reportedly a Galaxy S4 Mini. Samsung isn’t the only one creating Mini versions of its flagship devices though. HTC is joining the party as well with the HTC One Mini, or HTC M4.

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Purported Google X Phone (AT&T XFON) images appear, show peculiar Motorola logo

A set of images reportedly showing an unannounced Motorola handset complete with AT&T branding have hit the web, with the Google X Phone being the immediate candidate for said leaked pictures.

Albeit not a confirmed product, the X Phone has been the star of various rumors and reports in the last few months, even though not all of them were on the same page.

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Google smartwatch plans surface in patent application

How smart can this wristwatch be?

We asked before why everyone was making a smartwatch, and whether you even want a smartwatch in the first place. Well, analysts say 1.2 million smartwatches will be sold this year, and this technology probably plays well with other wearable tech that has been in fashion lately, such as Google Glass.

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The Best Apps of the Month for April 2013

April was an exciting month in the world of Android. We saw some flagship phones get released, we are starting to get more excited about Google I/O 2013, and best of all, winter is over for the Northern Hemisphere. While everyone was out having picnics and enjoying the outdoors, Android app devs were busy making the next wave of great apps. So without further adieu, here are the best apps of the month for the month of April, 2013. As usual, at the bottom, we’ve included our video!

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After Wil Wheaton struggles with rooting the HTC One, a limited edition Wil Wheaton Recovery is born

Wil Wheaton was having difficulties rooting his HTC One. Wheaton was able to unlock the bootloader, but he wasn’t able to mount a partition after booting into recovery. Thankfully, ClockWorkMod developer Koushik Dutta took to his Google+ page with a fix: the new Wil Wheaton Recovery.

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Rumor: LG Optimus G2 versions spotted in AnTuTu benchmarks and at Bluetooth SIG

New LG handset versions have been spotted in AnTuTu benchmarks and at the Bluetooth SIG, and are believed to be different LG Optimus G2 models
Naturally, while we trust Bluetooth SIG reports, we always question such AnTuTu benchmark results for unconfirmed devices. Moreover, the LG Optimus G2 is yet to be confirmed by LG, with some reports suggesting the handset will hit stores at some point in the fourth quarter of the year.

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AT&T Galaxy Note getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean tomorrow, adds multi-window and more

Earlier today, Verizon announced the Galaxy Note 2 is finally getting Android 4.1.2. Now AT&T owners of the original Galaxy Note are also seeing an update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, starting tomorrow.
A jump to Jelly Bean means your Note will soon have Google Now, improved notifications, Project Butter speed improvements and other great Jelly Bean enhancements, but Samsung and AT&T aren’t stopping there.

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Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 finally receiving Android 4.1.2, bring additonal Multi-Window support and more

Great news for those who haven’t already rooted their Verizon Galaxy Note 2! After a very long wait, Big Red is finally pushing out Android 4.1.2 to the device, as it was previously on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
This update will bring your build number to JZO54K.I605VRAMC3 and baseband I605VRAMC3.

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Beautiful Widgets now has a freemium, upgradable version

Guess who sort-of jumped on the freemium bandwagon? That’s right, Beautiful Widgets, the famous Android application that provides highly customizable weather widgets has just launched a free version. While the fully-featured sibling comes with tons of visual options and a wide range of themes, this version offers only some basic features free of charge, while more advanced features are available to the user as sort-of in-app purchases.

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