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Gamers spend more money on iOS than dedicated handhelds
- For a long time we've heard chatter suggesting that smartphone gaming could pose a serious threat to dedicated handheld devices like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Vita. A new report from App Annie shows that these claims might be…
Weekend tech reading: 'BadNews' malware found on Google Play
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Lookout has discovered BadNews, a new malware family, in 32 apps across four different developer accounts in Google Play. According to Google Play statistics, the combined affected applications have been downloaded between 2,000,000 -- 9,000,000 times. We notified Google and...
Google Play celebrates first birthday with special offers
- It’s already been a full year since Google announced they would be replacing the Android Market with a new service called Google Play. The new store not only replaced the old but expanded it by including eBooks, music, video content…
Android malware steals data, records audio via PC microphone
- Two newly-discovered Android apps found on Google Play were designed to spy on their users, claim security experts at Kaspersky. The apps, SuperClean and DroidCleaner, posed as innocuous Android clean-up utilities; however, each app could quietly copy photos, contacts and…
First batch of Pebble smartwatches begin shipping today
- It’s been a long time in the making but the Pebble smartwatch is finally ready to go. According to an update posted on the product’s Kickstarter page, the company will start shipping out the first batch of watches to early…
Temple Run 2 now available in App Store, coming to Google Play soon
- Select fans of the free-to-play hit mobile game Temple Run can download the sequel starting today. Temple Run 2 features the same type of game play that made the original so appealing to millions but adds a wealth of new…
Google outlines their top 12 Android apps of 2012
- A new post in the Google Play store by merchandising manager Tavares Ford outlines the top 12 Android apps for 2012 in the eyes of the search giant. Those of you that picked up a new Android handset or tablet…
Open source project catalogues Windows Store apps: 25,539 total
- The contents of Microsoft's Windows Store are now accessible via web browser thanks to the efforts of @vlkodotnet, the developer responsible for MetroStore Scanner. The project is purportedly open source and allows users without Windows 8 to slalom through thousands of…
PlayMG's handheld Android gaming device goes on pre-order for $149
- A startup called PlayMG has announced the imminent release of a dedicated Android gaming handset they are calling the MG. The device features full access to Google Play in a lightweight package that won’t break the budget.
Kindle Fire HD has been rooted, access to Google Play unlocked
- Amazon’s decision to ship the Kindle Fire HD with a locked bootloader has done little to stop the hacking community from gaining full access to the device. The company’s new flagship tablet has been rooted less than a week after…
First malware ever found in iOS App Store, malicious app removed
- For the first time, according to Kaspersky Labs, security researchers have unearthed what appears to be malware on the Apple App Store. "Find and Call", a Russian-language app which touted contact list simplification, was discovered to be a little too…
Galaxy Nexus yanked from Google Play store, ban-beating patch almost ready
- Samsung has been forced to stop selling its Galaxy Nexus smartphone after Apple paid the bond to bring a court-ordered ban into effect and cover damages should the final judgement favor the South Korean phone maker. Subsequently, Google had to…
BlueStacks runs Android apps on your Mac
- Ever wish you could run certain Android apps on your Mac? BlueStacks, an Android "app player" for Mac OS X and Windows, may let you do just that. Although still in its early alpha stages for Mac, the platform emulator…
Firefox 14 now available for Android through Google Play store
- The latest version of Mozilla’s popular mobile browser is now available for download in the Google Play store for Android devices. Firefox 14 isn’t filled to the brim with new features but there is enough on tap for most users…
Mozilla Marketplace is now open for business
- Mozilla has become the next in line to try their hand at the digital download storefront game by launching the Mozilla Marketplace. Much like Google’s Chrome Web Store, Mozilla users will be able to download web apps and games albeit…
RIM nearly axes Android emulator, calls Google Play "chaotic cesspool"
- Citing piracy concerns, a RIM executive by the name of Alec Saunders suggested the company was planning to eliminate Android app side-loading from the Blackberry Playbook. However, Saunders has since withdrawn from this position, clarifying that side-loading support will actually remain…
Google strikes Paramount deal, adds 500 films to YouTube, Google Play
- YouTube has announced a content deal with Paramount which will provide access to nearly 500 new flicks. Google Play, formerly known as the Android Market, will also enjoy the additional content thanks to the new agreement. While what movies will…
Google Maps gets real-time traffic, crowdsources Android GPS data
- Although traffic data has been available on Google Maps for quite some time, the traffic information delivered by the popular mapping service was frequently stale or incorrect. In fact, estimated arrival times with traffic were so frequently incorrect, Google actually…
Google reboots Android Market with Google Play, consolidates content
- Yesterday, Google announced it would be replacing Android Market with a newly named service called Google Play. The company claim this is more than a name change. The Google Play Store not only replaces Android Market, but also extends it,…
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