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Oct

[New App] Official Pinkberry App Now Tempting You In The Play Store

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, News

Have you been watching your weight? You might want to skip this post, then. The official Pinkberry app has arrived on Android, and while downloading it does not cause delicious frozen yogurt to appear in your hands, you do get a free yogurt for registering in the app. The Pinkberry app also comes with a number of other goodies free of charge.

With the Pinkberry app you can search for nearby stores, pay for your yogurt with a Pinkberry virtual card, and track how much frozen yogurt you're stuffing yourself with. The app can also alert you when new flavors are launched, or when your personal favorite comes back into stock.

Oct

[App Roundup] Our Top Five Favorite New Apps To Check Out From September 2012

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications

We've rounded up a lot of apps over the past month. September, like most months, saw the release of a ton of new apps to the Play Store, many of which are worth your attention. Of course, most of us don't quite have enough time or patience to install and try out hundreds of apps every month, so we bring you our top five picks for best new app – a short list of newly released apps that every user should try out. If you've been looking for the next awesome tool to add to your device, this list is for you.

Oct

51 Best (And 2 WTF) New Android Apps And Live Wallpapers From The Last 2 Weeks (9/15/12 - 10/4/12)

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Applications, Best Apps/Games/LWPs Of The Week, News

Last Updated: October 8th, 2012

Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications, games, and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous 2 weeks or so.

This is the app roundup. The game roundup from this week can be found here.

Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the AppBrain widgets, which include ratings and pricing info.

Looking for the previous roundup editions? Find them here.

Featured App

SMS, my Car and Me

Today's roundup is sponsored by SMS, My Car and Me, a safety-focused app from Marc Ole Bulling.

Oct

Amazon Appstore Headed For Japan 'Later This Year'

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Amazon, Android OS, Applications, News

Amazon, in an effort to continue expanding its services globally, announced today that its Android app distribution service, the Amazon Appstore, is heading for Japan.

The shopping and media giant is now inviting developers to submit their apps and games for distribution in Japan, giving them the chance to participate in a new market with Amazon and "expand their business." Jim Adkins, VP of the Appstore, explained:

Opening our portal to app and game developers looking to reach Japanese customers is an important milestone as we strive to serve consumers and developers globally. Many of our existing developers are anxious to localize their apps and games for Japanese consumers, and we look forward to working with new developers that have been waiting for a chance to bring their Japanese content to the Amazon platform.

Oct

Lockitron Is Back With A $149 Kit That Allows You To Unlock Your Door With A Phone

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in News

The last time we heard from Lockitron the company was trying to sell a $300 smart deadbolt lock that you could open with NFC. This time Lockitron is taking a different, less expensive approach. The new device is mounted on top of your existing deadbolt, allowing you to control it without buying and installing a whole new lock. The product isn't quite ready to ship, but the company has a handy video demo ready to go.

The box is fairly easy to install on your door, and it runs on AA batteries that last for about a year. Inside are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules that are used to manage the lock remotely.

Oct

[New App] Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution Revs Its Engines On Amazon's Appstore

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, News

Attention gearheads, the app you've been waiting for has arrived. It's clear right off the starting line that Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution is a driving game unlike the competition. This app was previously an iOS exclusive, but it's not in Google Play just yet. As of now, Android users will have to go to Amazon's Appstore to pick it up, but it's free.

The new Top Gear game borrows the supercar vibe from the popular BBC TV show by placing you in interesting locations to pull off stunts and drive like mad. You can customize your car as much as you like by adding bigger engines, better tires, jet thrusters...

Sep

33 Best New Android Games From The Last 2 Weeks (9/15/12 - 9/29/12)

Posted by Jeremiah Rice in Best Apps/Games/LWPs Of The Week, Games, News

Last Updated: October 18th, 2012

Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications, games, and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous 2 weeks or so.

This edition focuses only on new games. The app roundup is coming up soon.

Please wait for this page to load in full in order to see the AppBrain widgets, which include ratings and pricing info.

Looking for the previous roundup editions? Find them here.

Featured App

Majesty: Northern Expansion by HeroCraft

Today's roundup is sponsored by Majesty: Northern Expansion, a sequel to the very popular and beloved Majesty: Fantasy Kingdom Sim.

Sep

Here Are The $0.25 Apps And Games For Day 4 Of The Play Store's 25 Billion Downloads Promotion

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Apps/Games, News

Day four is here, and the $0.25 deals are now live in the Play Store. Today brings more of the Store's most popular apps for the same four-for-a-dollar deal of the last few days. Without further ado, here they are.

Sep

What We Use: The Apps, Tools, Devices, And Other Stuff Eric Can't Do Without

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in What We Use Series

Last Updated: October 8th, 2012

I use stuff. A lot of stuff. That's what being a tech blogger is all about, right? Using technology to talk about technology. Well, David and Cameron have already pulled back the curtain to show you how they make the magic happen. Now it's my turn!

The Hardware

My Desktop

There is no other way to describe my desktop than "my desktop." This is my workhorse and the centerpiece of my digital life. It's been steadily upgraded over the last 15 years and always by my own hand. I've never even owned a pre-built tower. It currently houses an i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and around 2.5TB of storage, between three hard drives.

Sep

Titanium Backup Updated To Version 5.6.0, Adding Ability To Restore From ADB Backup Files, Other Improvements

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications, News

Those of us with rooted devices and a penchant for flashing ROMs know just how valuable a great backup tool can be. Titanium backup is undoubtedly one of the most popular (and most useful) backup tools around, and it just got an update to version 5.6.0.

The update, which had been floating around as a "test version" prior to official release, brings a few UI enhancements and fixes, an updated set of translations, and improved "Market Doctor" and "Force Attach" functions to repair broken links between apps and the Play Store.

The real story here, though, is Titanium Backup's new ability to allow for the restoration of ADB backup files (which can be created without root) from TB when rooted.