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Sony Lifelog access now available to developers

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Jan 2015 6:09 pm
Sony is opening up their pre-installed activity tracking app, Lifelog, to developers with a new API. This means third parties can haul location, app usage, and physical movement data gathered by Lifelog into their app (provided users give consent, of course).

Samsung Gear S and others plug into AT&T's Digital Life connected home system

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Jan 2015 2:00 pm
AT&T Digital Life partners at CES 2015
AT&T has announced at CES 2015 that they're opening up their Digital Life home automation platform to partners, including Samsung, LG, Qualcomm, and Lutron. That means, for example, the Samsung Gear S smartwatch could receive home security notifications, which Samsung is showing off as a prototype in Vegas this week.

New WeMo sensors spread through the home, including the pipes

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Jan 2015 11:28 am
WeMo sensors
A whole batch of new smarthome sensors from Belkin have been announced at CES which include a new WeMo room motion sensor, an alarm upgrade system, and a magnetic sensor for windows and doors. The most interesting of the bunch is an accessory that installs into your home's plumbing to monitor water usage. As usual, they connect to your home Wi-Fi network for all sorts of smart home utilities...

Secret app updated with chat and communities

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Posted by Simon Sage on 18 Dec 2014 4:19 pm
Secret app for Android
Secret's anonymous confession app has had a significant overhaul in both style and function. In addition to being able to spill the beans about anything without fear of reprisal, now you can enter private conversations with other anonymous users.

Angry Birds Epic intros player-versus-player duels

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Posted by Simon Sage on 18 Dec 2014 3:21 pm
Turn-based fantasy strategy game Angry Birds Epic has a new player-versus-player system, complete with different leagues and leaderboards. Players gather in the arena on Terence's ship and have to defend their banner while attacking those of their opponent. Participating in league play unlocks new gear for your banner, which provide unique bonuses to the owning team.

Tales from the Borderlands hits the Google Play Store

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Posted by Simon Sage on 18 Dec 2014 11:57 am
Hold onto your Butt Stallion, Tales from the Borderlands is now available on Android. It offers the familiar dialog-heavy adventure style as Telltale's other games, while lathering on the distinctive cel-shaded art and over-the-top antics of the Borderlands series of shooter games.

Exiles sci-fi RPG now available on Android

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Posted by Simon Sage on 18 Dec 2014 10:08 am
The fine folks behind fantasy role-playing game Ravensword: Shadowlands have released a sci-fi counterpart called Exiles today. It features the same large-scale open world and stellar 3D graphics, but swaps out broadswords for laser rifles and full plate for mech suits. You'll find vehicles, a rich back-story, plenty of quests, different classes to try out, giant, ugly aliens to blow up, and...

Check out our brand new best phones guides!

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Posted by Simon Sage on 17 Dec 2014 1:01 pm
Best phones
You guys may have noticed a flurry of carrier-themed guides for best phones crossing the front page of Android Central lately. We wanted to round them all up for you here and give a bit of insight to our thinking when putting them together.

Half-Life 2: Episode One available today on NVIDIA Shield Tablet

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Posted by Simon Sage on 15 Dec 2014 11:00 am
Half-Life 2 Episode One on Android
Owners of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet can pick up Half-Life 2: Episode One for Android starting today. In it you take up the crowbar once more as Gordon Freeman following the catastrophic conclusion of classic first-person shooter game Half-Life 2. City 17 and the Citadel are a bit of a mess, but you're jumping back into the fray with Alyx one more time. Dog the robot even shows up for a bit.

Amazon's new Google Play app released without Appstore or Instant Video

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Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Dec 2014 3:50 pm
Amazon Appstore
Amazon has quietly hidden a Google Play Store app they had released in September which included integration with Instant Video and their own Appstore. In turn they have released another app dedicated exclusively to shopping for physical goods. A change in Google's Developer Distribution Agreement is what has caused the shuffle, according to a statement from Amazon. You can still find the old...

Logitech offers new keyboard folio case for Verizon Ellipsis 8

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Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Dec 2014 12:48 pm
Logitech Type V keyboard
Verizon's super-affordable Ellipsis 8 now has a solid cover and Bluetooth keyboard folio available. The Logitech Type - V has all of the important Android shortcut keys available, a hole in the back for the camera to keep taking pictures with the device camera, and added protection against everyday bumps and scratches.

Hulu offers free mobile access to great shows for the holiday season

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Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Dec 2014 12:13 pm
Hulu on Android
If you don't have Hulu installed on your Android device now, you may want to give it a go, because they're offering Android-exclusive mobile access to their catalog to celebrate the holiday season. Some of these programs include The Tonight Show, Gotham, South Park, and a personal favorite, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Indiegogo app for Android now ready for crowdfunders

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Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Dec 2014 10:48 am
Indiegogo for Android
Indiegogo has released an official app for Android, allowing users to peruse the latest crowdfunding projects available. Whether you want to pitch in for a promising new connected home accessory, a new documentary, or any other kind of creative enterprise, you'll be able to from here. Recommendations are personalized to your account based on previously backed ventures and what you've been...

First Strike game adds two new superweapons for global destruction

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Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Dec 2014 9:58 am
The dark-yet-compelling strategy game First Strike has been updated to version 1.2, adding quite a few features. You'll find new defensive capabilities, new weapons, and bunch of interface tweaks in the path to global domination through nuclear warfare.

AT&T throttling unlimited data subscribers regardless of network congestion

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Dec 2014 3:40 pm
AT&T sign
Recent anecdotal evidence of throttling AT&T data speeds on unlimited LTE plans have been confirmed by spokespeople, despite regulatory pressure to eliminate the practice. AT&T users with those subscriptions are still being automatically throttled after they hit 5 GB of usage. This change can be as dramatic as a dip from 23 Mbps to 0.1 Mbps until the end of the billing cycle.

LG G3 update brings Advanced Calling to Verizon customers

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Dec 2014 1:31 pm
LG G3 rear
Verizon is rolling out an update to the LG G3 with Advanced Calling included. The new software, version VS98512B, also squashes a few bugs and updates My Verizon Mobile, Software Wallet, GMS R5, and LG apps.

Angry Birds Star Wars II introduces Revenge of the Pork chapter

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Posted by Simon Sage on 5 Dec 2014 10:40 am
Charge up 'dem lightsabers, Angry Birds Star Wars II has a free content update with 32 new levels on Mustafar and Geonosis. Those are all in the new Revenge of the Pork chapter, but you'll also find 16 new Master Your Destiny stages for those of you rocking the Telepod toys.

The best Android games and apps of November

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Posted by Simon Sage on 30 Nov 2014 2:05 pm
The Banner Saga on the NVIDIA Shield Tablet
November is winding down and the dust is settling from Black Friday insanity, so it's time to look back on the month and all of the great new apps and games that have been released. This go-around we have some excellent strategy games, as well as a new action title to keep you on your toes. On the app side, we've got something for the kids, something for the wardrobe, and something for the...

Top Android device, accessory, and app deals for Black Friday 2014

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Posted by Simon Sage on 28 Nov 2014 12:49 pm
It's Black Friday, which means lots of you are looking deals on Android apps, accessories, smartphones, or tablets. Every day, we comb through these sales to make sure they're fresh and accurate, and try to find a few more. Latest additions will be at the top of each list. Keep in mind that price changes and expirations will happen throughout the day. If you're in the market, we've got a bunch...

Top Android device, accessory, and app deals for November 27

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Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Nov 2014 1:11 pm
Anybody shopping for Android apps, accessories, smartphones, or tablets will want to take a skim through these sales we've scrounged up from around the web. Every day, we comb through these sales to make sure they're fresh and accurate, and try to find a few more. Latest additions will be at the top of each list. If you're in the market, we've got a bunch of great Black Friday deals here. As...

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