Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous three weeks or so. Today I have the release of Disney's new video streaming service in the US, a Spotify app for children, and the launch of Google's Stadia app. So without further ado, here are the most notable Android apps released in the last three weeks.
Read More17 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Disney+, Spotify Kids, and Stadia (10/26/19 - 11/16/19)
Path of Exile Mobile announced by Grinding Gear Games, and it looks great
In the wake of last year's announcement for Diablo Immortal, it was clear the mobile gaming scene was ripe for a quality ARPG release, and Grinding Gear Games has just swept in to announce Path of Exile Mobile. The title is being developed in-house, and the developers say this mobile version will buck the platform's "bullshit trends," which plays directly into Blizzard's snafu last year. Amazingly Grinding Gear Games is very aware of mobile gaming's downsides, and so has gone out of its way to release a trailer that states the company is concentrating its efforts on making a good game that avoids the evil garbage mobile games are known for.
Read MoreGoogle video shows off a Pixel 4 Motion Sense DJ setup — it's as awkward as it sounds (Update: Making of)
We first saw Google's Project Soli radar at I/O a few years back, and it seemed magical. The version that just launched on the Pixel 4 is somewhat... less magical. It only does a few things, and it doesn't even work in many parts of the world. Google is trying hard to convince us that Motion Sense is useful, though. Its latest attempt comes in the form of a DJ "music experiment," and it's impressively bad.
Read MoreJohn Legere won't be going to WeWork after all, staying with T-Mobile
Update 1: 2019/11/15 1:57pm PST by Ryne Hager
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Legere reportedly staying put
According to CNBC, the allure of turning WeWork around wasn't enough to sway John Legere from his magenta throne.
Sources who asked not to be named claimed that Legere "has no plans to leave the company." Furthermore, he was never the first choice for the job, they say. Given the intertwined nature of SoftBank between Sprint and WeWork and the upcoming T-Mobile/Sprint merger, it's possible that a move between the two companies could be seen as a potential conflict of interest — not that it matters now.
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Huawei Mate X finally goes on sale in China, sells out in minutes
Following a string of delays and an anticipated late-October launch, Huawei's Mate X folding phone has finally gone on sale in China for a mere $2400 (16,999 Chinese Yuan). Or, at least, it was on sale. The phone has reportedly sold out in just minutes, though more rounds of sales are expected to happen in the coming days.
Read MoreWatch Friday's Android Police Podcast with Michael Fisher!
Are we jaded, old geezers chomping at cigars and looking for a fight? Or is the new Moto Razr really just a no-good, terrible, very bad thing? Michael Fisher, also known as Mr. Mobile, is here to challenge us with technological optimism on the Android Police Podcast.
Read More(Update: Pre-reg now available) Madfinger is offering a beta sign up for Shadowgun War Games, an upcoming 5v5 battle game
It would appear that the pre-registration for Shadowgun War Games was announced last year, though the title has been missing in action since that announcement. Thanks to a recent press release, it would appear that Madfinger Games hasn't given up on the title, and is now offering a beta sign-up on its website, and while registration is open to anyone, only so many slots in the beta will be available, so make sure to sign up soon, or else you may miss out.
Read MoreGoogle helps you practice pronouncing new words with mobile Search
How do you pronounce quokka? Pronunciation can be difficult to perfect, especially with a language containing as many silly, varied rules as English. Practice, though, helps solidify a skill. Google has provided pronunciation guides since April of this year. Now, they'll also give you the chance to vocally practice your pronunciation of American English, and, "soon," Spanish.
Read MoreGoogle reveals The Claw, a phone mount for the Stadia controller
Earlier today, two Google Stadia team members hosted an AMA on Reddit to answer people's questions about the upcoming Stadia game streaming service. Although the Q&A session dampened some of our enthusiasm for Stadia by revealing a bunch of missing day-one features, the AMA contained a pleasant surprise: Google made a phone mount for the Stadia controller, and it is called "The Claw."
Read More(Update: Fix coming) Pixel 4 Snapchat, Instagram videos plagued by maddening 'clicking' sounds
At launch, no Pixel is without its issues, and the most recent problem might sound a bit familiar for those of you that remember the Pixel 2. A minority of Pixel 4 owners are experiencing what is alternately described as a popping, clicking, or tapping sound in videos recorded through third-party apps like Snapchat and Instagram. Not all units appear to be affected (we have inconsistent experiences with it in-house), but based on the example below, it seems like it could be pretty annoying.
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