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Android Game Review: Attack from Outer Space!

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 16 Jan 2012 3:10 pm
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It's easy to make a side-scrolling game. It's a little harder to make a good one, and harder still to make a side-scroller that will keep you coming back. Attack From Outer Space falls into the latter category. It's a simple game with simple controls -- you've got a slider for moving Sergeant America (yes, that's his name) back and forth, and a joystick for aiming your arsenal toward the aliens...

Android Central Editors' app picks for Jan 14, 2012

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 14 Jan 2012 6:07 pm
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Guess who's back?! Sorry about last week folks, we know you want your apps and all but we were busy getting ourselves ramped up for CES 2012. Either way we are back in action this week so let's hit the break together and check some out!

Android App Review: Cell Limit 0

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Posted by tony bag o donuts on 14 Jan 2012 3:41 pm
Cell Limit 0
   Hey folks. In keeping with New Year’s resolutions suggested by the staff at Android Central I thought it fitting to write a review of an app I have been using for about a month, ever since the Holiday rush started and roads were littered with shoppers talking and texting. Holiday traffic and cell phone use are two topics that are bound to clash and they have. I am a father of two great kids...

Android App Review: Nordstrom

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Posted by Sean Brunett on 13 Jan 2012 12:04 pm
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The official Nordstrom app lets you browse the store's collections and purchase clothes right from your Android device. When the app opens, you'll see the main menu which can be filtered by Department or Brand. If you select the Department filter, you'll get a list of different shopping departments: Women, Men, Juniors, Designer Collections, Baby & Kids, Shoes, Handbags & Accessories,...

Ford shows off updated Sync vehicle Android integration

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 12 Jan 2012 6:11 pm
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Ford has quite the presence at CES 2012. From the slick Evos concept car to the upcoming Focus Electric (with nice mobile app integration) and 2013 Ford Fusion, Ford has a strong showing (which is impressive, when you consider that the Detroit Auto Show is also this week). In addition to the mobile integration going with the Focus Electric, Ford's moving forward full stream with their in-car...

A quick look at TripIt for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 11 Jan 2012 7:30 pm
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  A few days ago TripIt announced that they would be launching their very popular travel application on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and we got lucky enough to get a hands-on demo of the application from them. Last night while at the ShowStoppers event here at CES 2012 the folks at TripIt took some time to walk us through the application, and as you can see they have done a really nice job with...

Android App Review: The Soup

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Posted by Sean Brunett on 11 Jan 2012 5:39 pm
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Fans of the hit E! show The Soup will definitely want to check out the free Android app of the same name. If you're not familiar with it, the show features Joel McHale (who many know from Community), as he observes the best in pop culture. The app is a great companion to the show. Once opened, you'll see the welcome page which consists of Joel McHale staring at you as a TV screen displays...

Android App Review: Circuitry Live Wallpaper

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 11 Jan 2012 2:00 pm
Circuitry Live Wallpaper
I'm not usually a big fan of live wallpapers, and it takes a pretty good one to make me want to use it.  It has to be subtle so I can still see the icons, shortcuts and widgets on my homescreen at a glance, easy on the battery, and not make my phone slow down.  Circuitry Live Wallpaper fits that bill.  I've got it in blue above for a better picture, but you have a choice of six different color...

Five apps to help you keep your New Year's resolution

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 2 Jan 2012 4:04 pm
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Looking for some help this year on holding true to your New Year's resolution? Odds are there is an Android app to help you keep up with -- and stick to your resolution. Hit the break to see a few we picked up.

Jared's most-used apps of 2011

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 31 Dec 2011 3:07 pm
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  Applications come and go on a daily basis, some for testing purposes, others because they are new and shiny and well I think I have to have them. Only a few applications make the daily use category, so hit the break to find out which those are!

Android Game Review: Dead Space

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Posted by Joshua Munoz on 27 Dec 2011 10:09 am
Dead Space
YouTube link for mobile viewing Ed. note: The game was sideloaded on a Toshiba Thrive, as it doesn't natively install from the Android Market. Oh, boy, here we go again. One man stranded on a spaceship? Been there. Hordes of Necromorphs? Done that. On Android? Well now, slow down there, Ace. Now we're talking. Yes, it's finally happened. Electronics Arts has brought its shock-filled, gore-laden,...

Weather Underground for Android

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 26 Dec 2011 12:11 pm
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Weather Underground has long been a go-to source for weather information online. And now, finally, we have a proper Weather Underground Android app. The main view is a nicely laid out three-panel screen.  The top section shows the current temperature, "feels like" temp, wind speed and direction, humidity and a thumbnail image of what it's like outside. Tap it and you'll get the current dewpoint...

Android Central Editors' app picks for Dec 24, 2011

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 24 Dec 2011 5:30 pm
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Who doesn't love some new applications for their Android device? If you happen to be a fan of new applications be sure to hit the break and check out some of our favorites from this week.

ASUS Transformer Prime games

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 21 Dec 2011 4:15 pm
Transformer Prime
The ASUS Transformer Prime is the first of the next generation Android tablets, packing the brand new quad-core Tegra 3 chip and offering a boatload of performance while managing the battery life.  We've sort of fell in love with it because of it's thin and light build and the way it runs Honeycomb.  It would be the tablet to get if you're in the market for one. Something that you've heard us (...

Android App Review: SeekDroid

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Posted by Joshua Munoz on 19 Dec 2011 2:49 pm
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Keeping your phone safe and sound is a pretty big deal to all of us, I'd say. We cover our thin, svelte devices in cases, slap screen protectors on them, and make sure they're always in a pocket, purse, or holster. In the odd event you've misplaced your phone, or even worse, it was stolen, it feels like the sky is falling. Important emails, financial information, texts, pictures, all of it is...

Android Game Review: Stardash

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Posted by Joshua Munoz on 19 Dec 2011 9:57 am
Stardash
YouTube link for mobile viewing For anyone who grew up with a big, chunky original Game Boy or played old NES and SNES games, Stardash was made for you. Designed in 8-bit of the highest quality, Stardash aims to tug at your nostalgic heartstrings while giving everyone the same challenges and satisfaction found in the oldest of oldies. Gameplay is about as straightforward as it gets. You've got...

Android Central Editors' app picks for Dec 17, 2011

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 17 Dec 2011 6:26 pm
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Psssst. You, yes you! Hit the break with us and let's check out some applications for you to install because well, who doesn't love new apps?!

Android App Review: BaconReader

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Posted by Joshua Munoz on 16 Dec 2011 3:25 pm
BaconReader
Not too long ago we mentioned a new Reddit app called BaconReader for Reddit. The screenshots looked so clean and slick I decided I had to try it out and give it the courtesy of a full-blown review. After having spent some time with it, I'm glad I did. If any of you members of the Android Central nation are also Redditors, you know how hard it is to find a good Reddit app in the Market....

Android App Review: OnLive

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Posted by Joshua Munoz on 15 Dec 2011 1:45 pm
OnLive
YouTube link for mobile viewing A new era of gaming has finally been reached on Android. No, I'm not talking about the advent of Tegra-3 devices or console-quality games like Shadowgun. I'm talking about OnLive, and being able to stream any number of high-quality games straight to your phone or tablet (barring you have a strong internet connection). For those who aren't aware, OnLive is a free...

Toshiba Thrive 7 review

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 14 Dec 2011 2:02 pm
Toshiba Thrive 7
In the vast sea of Android tablets, it can take a bit to stand out. Toshiba managed to do so with the original Thrive tablet thanks to a bevy of full-size ports that no other tablet saw fit to include. On the other hand, a good many other Android tablets are thinner and lighter, too. But the Thrive bucked that trend and gained a decent following. The Toshiba Thrive 7, as its name implies, scales...

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