Software Reviews | Page 9 | Android Central

Order Samsung Galaxy S8: AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Sprint | Unlocked

Software Reviews

Apps of the Week - The Economist, Babel Rising 3D, Wormworld Saga, and more

13 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 28 Jul 2012 10:44 am
Android Central
Oh my! You look like you haven't had a good app in a whole week!  Come in, come in, relax, we have more than enough to go around. Go see Chris. He has a wonderful story to share.  Or Andrew, our new guy. Doesn't he look intelligent reading The Economist? You might want to catch Alex and Richard before they head out the door - it looks like they're planning their transit routes. Here, sit down...

Out of Milk review - now you have no excuse for forgetting groceries

12 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Jul 2012 3:58 pm
Out of Milk review - now you have no excuse for forgetting groceries
Out of Milk has been providing a clean, feature-rich task management app for some time, and earlier this month they started offering list sharing and syncing for free, along with having a major UI overhaul. We decided to take a look because hey, who doesn't have trouble keeping track of all the stuff they have to do? The core functions of Out of Milk are just about what you would expect: make...

The best Android apps for following the London 2012 Olympics

9 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 26 Jul 2012 6:00 pm
The best Android apps for following the London 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Olympics kick off in London tomorrow, and we have a collection of the best apps for staying on top of all of the action. Whether you want to watch the games as they happen, catch up on the latest results, or just feel like a world-class athlete from the comfort of your phone, we've got a little something for everybody. London 2012 Results Your first stop for keeping tabs on the...

Epic Meal Time review - the bacon-covered turkey-stuffed pig of Android games

8 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 25 Jul 2012 4:33 pm
Epic Meal Time review - the bacon-covered turkey-stuffed pig of Android games
Epic Meal Time has just turned their debaucherous online cooking show into an Android game, and as a meat-lover, I couldn't be happier. It's a simple game that involves guiding steaks, slices of pizza, and bacon strips into the host's face, while flinging away broccoli, turnips, and other greens. Energy drinks, booze, chocolate syrup, and whole pigs keeps things interesting while players earn...

Word Lens review - great translations for single words

6 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 23 Jul 2012 5:39 pm
Android Central
How well can an Android device translate text locally and in real-time? Word Lens arrived on Android last month, promising the uncanny ability to translate text from a live camera feed from your device. The demo video would have you believe that simply pointing your phone's camera at a sign would magically recreate that sign on your display with fully translated text.  For $4.99, users get...

Apps of the Week - Shine Runner, SMod Forever, Camera Launcher and more

13 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 21 Jul 2012 5:24 pm
Apps of the Week - Shine Runner, SMod Forever!, Camera Launcher and more
Android Central's editors have once again picked their favorite apps for the week. We've got a lot of games this go around, but also a few utilities you might find handy. Anyone who picked up a Google Nexus 7 will definitely want to check out our picks this week. Dig in after the jump!

The Dark Knight Rises review - Batman is ready for Android

50 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 20 Jul 2012 11:38 pm
Android Central
Batman is on a mission to beat the snot out of crime. If the bad guys happen to be in your Android phone, so be it.  The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters today, and along with it is an Android game from Gameloft. Much like The Amazing Spider Man, The Dark Knight Rises for Android is inspired by the movie, and though the mechanics are similar, the brooding atmosphere is what really sets the...

Great Big War Game review - silly but strategic

3 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 19 Jul 2012 6:00 pm
Great Big War Game review - silly but strategic
Great Big War Game launched this week, riding on the coattails of its highly successful predecessor Great Little War Game. The same turn-based hex grid warfare is there, along with classic strategic elements such as elevation, fog of war, resource management, and a wide variety of land, sea, and air units to command.  Great Big War Game's biggest asset is its ridiculous spin on war. The campaign...

Auralux hits the Tegra Zone and Google Play today, it's an RTS game with style

0 Comments
Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 19 Jul 2012 3:14 pm
Auralux
Wardrum Studios' Auralux is now available for Tegra devices on the Google Play store, and it's a new take on an old favorite. When we first saw the press announcement for Auralux, I knew I would enjoy this one, it combines real-time strategy with the modern look and feel you expect in 2012, and does it well. The premise of the game is ultra-simple. You have one type of unit, and you can tell...

Oscura review - spooky, simple, and challenging

7 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 16 Jul 2012 8:21 pm
Oscura review - spooky, simple, and challenging
Earlier this month, an abstract Android title by MTV called Oscura slashed its price in half, and continues to rank highly among the top paid games in Google Play. Oscura has a minimal, silhouetted style that bears a striking similarity to an indie PC game Limbo, not that that's a bad thing - it suits mobile wonderfully.   The premise is a little on the fairy tale side, yet doesn't stop the game...

Metal Slug 3 review - classic cartoon carnage

11 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 16 Jul 2012 2:21 pm
Metal Slug 3 review - classic cartoon carnage
Metal Slug 3 blasted into Google Play last week, complete with a tankload of nostalgia and old-school graphics. Don't let the pixel art style fool you, though - Metal Slug's animation is buttery smooth, explosive, and full of character.  In a nutshell, Metal Slug 3 is Contra with a goofy cartoon twist. The side-scrolling shoot-em-up action is pretty much exactly the same - use the joystick to...

Apps of the Week - Boid, Songza, Tasks, and more

40 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 14 Jul 2012 11:32 am
Apps of the Week
It's that time again - Android Central's editors are showing off their favorite recently discovered apps. This week we've got some social stuff, we've got some gaming, and a dash of productivity. Let's dig in. 

Amazing Alex review - fun, but far from new

23 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 12 Jul 2012 1:35 pm
Android Central
Rovio broke out of their Angry Birds shell today with a game called Amazing Alex. Once upon a time it was known as Casey's Contraptions, until Rovio gobbled up the developer, chewed on it for a few months, and spat out this physics title for Android and iOS.  Anyone that had played The Incredible Machine back in the day will know the drill. Every level, players are given a simple objective, like...

Alarm Clock by doubleTwist for Android offers a few new ways to wake up

19 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 11 Jul 2012 4:56 pm
Alarm Clock by doubleTwist for Android makes waking up less sucky
Awhile back doubleTwist decided to dabble in something other than media sync and cooked up a simple alarm clock Android app. Fast forward a few months, and it's now featured prominently in Google Play, but what's so great about it? After all, there's only so much you can do with an alarm clock, right? All of the core functions are there, such as repeating and multiple alarms, each with custom...

Smart Tools turns any Android device into a handyman's best friend

7 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 10 Jul 2012 3:43 pm
Smart Tools turns your Android device into a handyman's best friend
Your Android device has a ton of sensors - why not use 'em with Smart Tools? Smart Tools has earned one of the top seller spots in Google Play by offering a whole suite of useful measurement tools for Android devices. These run the gamut of distance, angles, and even sound, vibration, and magnetic fields. Sensors like your Android device's accelerometer, magnetometer, camera, and microphone...

LiveShare group messaging app tries to muscle in on crowded turf

4 Comments
Posted by Simon Sage on 9 Jul 2012 1:09 pm
LiveShare group messaging app tries to muscle in on crowded turf
Android already has a ton of different messaging options - what can one more really add to the mix? LiveShare, an instant messaging and photo sharing app for Android, iOS, and the web, was updated recently with a bunch of new features.  For one, they're getting cozier with Facebook, so not only can users register for an account through the massive social network, but they can also share...

Pages