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Stop the Presses: Flappy Bird May Make a Return to Google Play

Tim March 11, 2014 64

A little more than a month ago, the world weeped as Flappy Bird made an exit for both Android and iOS devices. Spawning countless clones, it almost feels as if the game never left, but none of the copies could ever match the world's most beloved hated game. ...

Instagram Getting Big Update, Brings Sleeker UI and Performance Boost (Updated: With Download)

Tim March 11, 2014 46

An update is hitting Google Play this morning for Instagram, version 5.1. Inside the update, users will be met with a refreshed user interface, one which is much more flat, taking cues from the iOS version of the app. By simplifying the app's design, the...

HTC US President Talks One (2014) Leaks, Broader Device Portfolio in 2014

Tim March 11, 2014 43

It must be hard working at HTC, having to build hype around an upcoming device that has been leaked more times than one can keep track of. Thanks to last year's One, the Taiwan-based company is beginning to build a recognizable brand that should help the cause...

Stream the New Skrillex Album “Recess” Through a Space Shooter Game for Android

Tim March 11, 2014 20

Dubstep fans who enjoy having their faces melted by insane bass drops, you should know that Skrillex has a new full-length album coming. If you need yourself early access to the album, titled Recess, you can stream it via a new game for Android, Alien Ride. ...

PuzzleBits Released to Google Play, a Deceptively Challenging Puzzle Game

Tim March 10, 2014 11

While downloading PuzzleBits, a new game on Google Play, I'll admit I was expecting a somewhat childish puzzle game from the look of the screenshots. Once I got to the Octopus round (the second round), however, I could feel the frustration building up inside...

Google Offering Up 60 Days of All Access for Free to Chromebook Owners, Plus Others

Tim March 10, 2014 33

Happy day, folks - Google is giving away 60 days of Google Play Music All Access to certain users, as well as all current owners of a Chromebook. If you have yet to sign up for All Access, the music service that allows users to access millions of on-demand...

Tegra-exclusive Mount & Blade Now Available on Google Play, a Game of Epic Battles and Epic Groaning

Tim March 10, 2014 22

A new game hit Google Play this afternoon, titled Mount & Blade. If you are into epic desktop RPG titles, then you might have heard of this game, as it is actually quite popular among those who wish they lived in medieval times. This is a full desktop port...

Proof of Concept: Nexus 5 Can Easily Handle a Touchless Control-like Feature

Tim March 10, 2014 68

We know you can only find Touchless Control on the Moto X, but the always-listening feature isn't a Motorola exclusive. As a proof-of-concept, the developer behind Focal (the ex-CM camera app), showed off the Nexus 5 with an always-listening feature running in...