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All the new movies and early theater releases you can watch at home right now
Coronavirus may be closing theaters, but home streaming is open for business

Cody Toombs

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Movie theaters are slowly reopening, but many don't have new releases quite yet, and studios seems to be embracing the streaming model. Whether you're staying at home to limit potential risks, or just saving a few bucks by watching from the couch, we've organized a huge list with many of the newly added films and some upcoming releases.

New this week:

We've seen some major titles popping up as platform exclusives, but this week sets a new record. Of course, Apple TV+ has the long-awaited release of Greyhound starring Tom Hanks and Elisabeth Shue; but Hulu is also making news with the Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti original comedy Palm Springs, and Netflix is hitting back with the comic superhero franchise The Old Guard, spearheaded by Charlize Theron.

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Transform your health in 100 days with SOTKA, the free educational fitness app (Sponsored)
Learn everything from street workout fundamentals, to proper breathing techniques, caloric insights, and more

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As the COVID-19 quarantine keeps a tight grip around most of the globe, staying in shape has grown increasingly more difficult, especially for those who used to frequent the gym several times a week. With many fitness centers severely restricted or closed down entirely, fit fanatics have adopted other regimens — like street workouts, an exercise subculture cofounded by Anton Kuchumov — in order to stay in shape. Keep your body toned and healthy with some help from SOTKA, the free "edufitness" app by Kuchumov himself.

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Google officially reveals Nest speaker set to replace Home

Ryne Hager

Following those previous leaks, Google has taken a page out of its own book and shown us a glimpse of "what the Nest team is working on from home." The images (and video!) clearly depict the upcoming Nest Speaker, confirming the overall design we saw earlier today.

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Phone makers are breaking your favorite apps with reckless changes to Android's power optimization features
And Google isn't doing enough to fix things

Ryne Hager

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Power management on Android has always been a very real problem. While Google has done what it can over the years to improve battery life (with success, I'd argue), some smartphone companies still don't think it's enough. Many make their own adjustments on top of so-called "stock" Android, and in many cases these modifications interfere with normal operations, resulting in issues ranging from delayed notifications, to prematurely killed apps, and even outright breaking behaviors that developers rely on. In fact, the lack of predictability that has ensued under the current laissez-faire power management scheme has become so dire that it recently took the top spot in a developer AMA request thread for Android 11 on reddit.

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Google's response to Android apps getting delayed or killed in the background leaves a lot to be desired
The company can and should do more for developers

Ryne Hager

Google's Android AMA is underway, and the team's engineers have already answered the most hotly-anticipated question: How will Google fix the problem of inconsistent background limits across different manufacturers and devices? It's a long-standing problem where overly aggressive power management tweaks break functionality in plenty of apps, resulting in a headache for developers and frustration for users. According to the AMA, Google does plan on making a few changes to help fix things, but the company isn't doing all that it could.

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Critically acclaimed platformer Celeste is coming to Stadia
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Taylor Kerns

Stadia has been rightly concerned with securing big-name AAA experiences to pad out its catalog, but indie representation has been growing in recent months. Soon, Google's cloud gaming platform will add another indie heavyweight: critical darling (and one of my personal favorite games of 2018) Celeste.

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Soda Dungeon 2 is an idle dungeon crawler, and it's officially available on Android starting today
After two months of early access, Soda Dungeon 2 launches today

Matthew Sholtz

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Afro-Ninja Productions and Armor Games have teamed up once again to bring a sequel to their successful idle RPG Soda Dungeon to a host of platforms on July 9th. Better yet, the publisher and developer duo have released Soda Dungeon 2 in early access on the Google Play Store ahead of its official launch, leaving PC and iOS in the dust. Much like the original, this sequel is a free-to-play release, which means eager fans can check out the game right now without spending a dime.

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Ubisoft is bringing Brawlhalla to Android in 2020, and you can pre-reg right now
Android may never get Smash Bros, but thankfully Brawlhalla is coming soon

Matthew Sholtz

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Blue Mammoth Games is the indie developer behind the successful platform fighter Brawlhalla, and the studio just announced that the game is coming to mobile in 2020, and a beta should arrive sometime soon. Brawlhalla exists as a free-to-play title that plays similarly to Super Smash Bros, and it should retain its free-to-play monetization when it lands on the Play Store in 2020. So if you're interested in testing out the beta before the mobile version is released, you can sign up today on the official website.

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Tetris gets three new modes, including a daily tournament with cash prizes
Who needs HQ Trivia when you've got Tetris

Matthew Sholtz

This past January, N3TWORK Inc. released a new version of Tetris for mobile, and it was well-received, thanks to competent monetization, smooth controls, and a few welcome skins. Well, as of today, Tetris has received a monumental update. First and foremost, there's a new competitive tournament mode called Tetris Primetime, which works a lot like HQ Trivia, in that you can actually win money by playing in this nightly live tournament. But that's not all, because two more modes are included in today's update, Tetris Together (a family mode) and Tetris Royale (a battle royale mode similar to Tetris 99).

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Microsoft Team's Together Mode puts you in a virtual auditorium
The company also announced business-focused smart displays and a slew of other updates to Teams

Manuel Vonau

Alongside Slack, Google Meet, and Zoom, Microsoft Teams has quickly become one of the go-to solutions for remote working and living, connecting coworkers and friends in times of social distancing. Microsoft recognizes this and is pouring a ton of resources into the service, having only recently introduced a personal version of the platform for Android. In a blog post today, Microsoft announced a whole slew of updates for all of its Teams users, including a snazzy new Together Mode that digitally recreates meetings, classrooms, and auditoriums to make people feel more connected. It's also launching smart displays running Cortana and Teams.

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