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Angry Birds Rio Unplayable if Amazon AppStore is Uninstalled

Kellen March 22, 2011 109

If you installed the new Amazon AppStore this morning to grab Angry Birds Rio, you might not want to uninstall it any time soon. If you do, and then try to play AB Rio, you'll see the following message on your screen. It looks like the Amazon Appstore was...

Matt Demers March 22, 2011 109

Ah, it seems like it's been awhile since my last game review. I got knocked on my ass by a pretty serious case of the flu last week, so I apologize that my reviews have been sparse. This week I bring you Hextacy, an oft-discussed game that's hit the Android...

Kellen March 22, 2011 109

The Amazon AppStore is live! Wait...why do we need another app store again? It does have the new Angry Birds Rio though, and it's available today for free as the paid app of the day. To get the appstore, head to Amazon's website, or download it through the...

Kellen March 21, 2011 109

We're still pretty big fans of CircleLauncher, so when an update for it popped up in our market showing that it has "beta" support for tablets and a growing circle, we were excited. One of the constant problems with this app was the cramped feel and warning...

Kellen March 21, 2011 109

Back in February, Switfkey announced a tablet-specific version of their keyboard that would make typing on a bigger screened device infinitely easier. This new TRON-esque keyboard would allow you to type quickly with your thumbs while in landscape mode and...

Guest March 20, 2011 109

This is a guest post written by @ronoffringa, a long time Droid Life reader and launcher aficionado. There are a lot of third-party application launchers available for Android from GO Launcher EX to ADW to LauncherPro. Most Android users choose to go to a...

Kellen March 18, 2011 109

It's here! Flash 10.2 has been released to the Android Market and can now fuel your embedded Youtube watching addiction. Experience the entire web the way it was meant to be experienced, just like you would on your PC, but not your iPad2. Download Link

Kellen March 18, 2011 109

Quickoffice Pro HD for Honeycomb is nearing a release, and if performing work actually sounds like something you want to do on your XOOM, then you may want to take advantage if this opportunity. If you sign up at the Quickoffice site to receive notification...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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Kellen December 22, 2025 109

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Kellen December 22, 2025 109

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Kellen December 22, 2025 109

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Kellen December 18, 2025 109

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Kellen December 17, 2025 109

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Kellen December 16, 2025 109

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Kellen December 16, 2025 109

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Angry Birds Rio Unplayable if Amazon AppStore is Uninstalled

Review: Hextacy on Android

Amazon App Store Opens, Angry Birds Rio is Today’s FREE App of the Day

CircleLauncher Update Brings Tablet Support, Growing Launcher Circle

Swiftkey Tablet Keyboard is Available to Beta Program Testers

Review: Launcher 7 on Android

Adobe Flash 10.2 Now Available on Android

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