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Angry Birds: Transformers lands in the Play Store

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Rovio’s latest game in the Angry Birds series, Angry Birds: Transformers has landed in the Play Store after staying exclusive in the Apple App Store for over two weeks.

Angry Birds Transformers is a tie up between Rovio and Hasbro and features licensed characters from the 80’s cartoon series. Unlike the sling shot action that we’ve become accustomed to seeing in the Angry Birds game, the tenth installment in the Angry Birds series is a side scrolling shoot ’em up game prompting you to shoot at tons of enemies and background structures. You’ll be in the boots of the birds again, although they’ve been somehow transformed into Autobirds, and will fighting their larch nemesis Decepihogs (like Decepticons only smellier). Instead of directly engaging with the Deceptihogs, the game promotes you to take down the environment instead and wreak havoc on the robotic pigs.

However, the biggest let down with Angry Birds Decepticons is its freemium model. More often than not, the game will encourage you to spend real cash to buy diamonds (the in-game currency) for unlocking new levels, upgrading characters, replaying failed levels and evading waiting times.It even promotes you to buy actual toys from Hasbro that can then be used to call help within the game by placing these toys in front of your phone or tablet’s camera.

If you still plan to get the game, you can download Angry Birds Transformers for free from the store link below.

Angry Birds: Transformers – Play Store

 

$115 worth of apps available for free on the Amazon Appstore till Saturday

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$115 worth of apps available for free on the Amazon Appstore till Saturday

It seems like offering one paid app for free everyday isn’t enough for Amazon, so the company decided to offer as forty times as many apps for free instead. The offer will be valid until Saturday, so it’s a good time to go hunting for free apps that you’ve been eyeing for a while. The offer seems to be valid across the globe.

In all, these 40 apps together cost $115 (in the US, the screenshot is from the Amazon Australia) on the Appstore otherwise. While some of them have been offered under the daily deals program, they have made a appearance in this sale again. Some renowned titles that have gone free include Plants vs. Zombies, Fruit Ninja, and World of Goo. There’s not just games and the list includes other kinds of apps as well like Plex and Boxer Pro.

We’re not certain if these apps have been made free on Amazon’s official Play Store app as well. Here’s the full list:

  • Plants vs. Zombies
  • Plex
  • Fruit Ninja
  • Toca Town
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I
  • Zombie Gunship
  • Blocky Roads Pro
  • Plants vs. Zombies (WiFi Download Only)
  • Trivia Crack (Ad Free)
  • Unpossible
  • World of Goo
  • Can You Escape – Adventure
  • CarbsControl – Carb Counter and Tracker
  • Human Anatomy Atlas
  • Repix
  • Easy Voice Recorder Pro
  • Lapse It Pro – Time Lapse & Stop Motion Camera – Professional
  • BeFunky Photo Editor Pro
  • To-Fu Fury
  • Weird Park: Scary Tales
  • ScreenDim Full
  • Devil’s Attorney
  • ai.type Keyboard Plus
  • Amelia and Terror of the Night – Story Book for Kids
  • Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage
  • Boxer Pro
  • Alpha Wave
  • Eve of the Genesis
  • Knock-Knock
  • Hidden Object – Haunted House 2
  • Web of Deceit: Black Widow Collector’s Edition (Full)(Kindle Tablet Edition)
  • Eufloria HD
  • MoneyWiz – Personal Finance
  • Timers4Me & Stopwatch Pro
  • Endomondo Sports Tracker PRO
  • Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5 – Audio Edition
  • Braveland
  • V for Vampire
  • Gods VS Humans – Protect your Kingdom
  • XnInstant Camera Pro

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WhatsApp on Windows Phone gets updated with individual chat backgrounds and more

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Windows Phone users who have been waiting for a WhatsApp update for what seems like ages should rejoice since version v2.11.586 is now live in the Windows Phone Store. As expected the update brings a handful of new features.

Changelog for v2.11.586:

– WhatsApp now opens faster
– Share Location: drop and drag pin lets you share a precise location
– You can now add captions to photos and videos
– Crop and rotate photos
– Added ability to archive chats and groups

 

The first thing you’ll notice after the update is that the app opens much faster than before. Users with high resolution screen should also find smaller fonts which allow to show much more information on the screen than before. Then, the app now allows to add custom background to individual chats, as well as share custom locations (which can be useful in case you’re planning to meet someone at some common location). You can also crop and rotate photos before sharing them with contacts and add captions to them. You’ll be able to archive chats and group. Holding on someone’s user name on the main menu now presents archive as an option. You will also be able to unarchive messages once they have been archived.

Wait, there’s more. You can now mute groups for an year, similar to Android and iOS. Also viewing someone’s profile page in the app now presents the option to text them. Let us know if you find anything else.

WhatsApp – Windows Phone

Truecaller launches new Truedialer app in Play Store and Windows Phone Store

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Sure, getting information about who’s calling you is convenient, but what about the number that you’re dialing? No worries, since Truecaller has released a new app by the name of Truedialer in the Play Store. While nobody really noticed, it seems like the app has been available in the Windows Phone store for a month now. An iOS port is however, missing.

Features:

• Fast, accurate, and easy to use
• Quick dial for calling favorite contacts
• Access over 1 billion Contacts through our unique Truecaller search integration.
• No more unknown call records in your call log, we fill in the missing information for you (if available)
• T9 search (supports predictive text)
• Search quickly
• Edit phone contacts for managing phonebook

Truedialer allows you to to quick dial your contacts along with supporting T9 searches. Not only that, but it also provides information about numbers not present in your contact list by accessing data of over 1 billion contacts in the Truecaller repository. You can even make edits to your contacts through the dialer.

With over 85 million users worldwide, Truecaller is growing rapidly, adding close to 200,000 users everyday. The company received an investment of $60 million earlier this month. Grab the app at the store links below.

Truedialer – Windows Phone

Truedialer – Android

Google Play Movies & TV app on Android gets Info Cards and Material Design

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Google has brought another of its app under the new Material Design umbrella, this time its Play Movies & TV app on Android. You can expect to see new bigger images and smoother transitions Besides adding Google’s signature design to the app, the update also adds some new features.

Google Play Movies & TV app now displays Info Cards about actors or soundtracks while casting a TV show or a movie using either Chromecast or Nexus Player. These cards pop up on the device you’re casting from (your mobile or tablet) and are displayed without pausing the media content. TV shows and movies that support this feature are listed with an Info Cards badge in the Play Store.

Besides these changes, the Watch Now tab now shows more movie recommendations,. You can now also watch trailers directly inside the app.

Google Play Movies & TV app – Play Store

Google Fit app launched in the Play Store

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Google Fit app launched in the Play Store

Another app from the stables of Google has landed in the Play Store and its called Google Fit. As the name suggests, Google Fit is a hub for all your fitness data, with the app being compatible with all fitness devices you can probably think of.

The app displays data from even third party apps like Strava, Withings, Runtastic, Runkeeper, and Noom Coach and anything that uses the Fit API. Information from all these apps will be available within the app so you won’t have to go looking for it in each and every app. It can connect with a range of devices including third party fitness trackers, smartphones, tablets and of course, Android Wear.  Google Fit automatically recognizes when you’re walking, cycling or running and tell you how you’re doing. You can set your goals based on duration or step and see how you’re comparing against them. You can even receive performance based recommendations. And all your data is synced across devices.

Google Fit seems like Google’s answer to Apple Health. We don’t doubt that the app might land on iOS in the future, but for now, it’s Android only. Grab the app from the Play Store for devices running Android 4.0 and above and start monitoring your progress right away.

Google Fit – Play Store

Yelp on iOS gets iPhone 6 optimization and Directions button

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Popular app Yelp has been given a fresh update on iOS to version 8.7.0. With the update, Yelp now supports the larger screens on the month old iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. In addition to the optimizations for new models, the app also gets a new Directions button that opens up Apple Maps and gives directions and estimated walk or drive time to the business you’re searching for. The Directions button is available on every business page.

Before this, the app was last updated in August, gaining automatic review translation to different languages, calender integration and support for international Yelp Deals purchases. Grab Yelp at the store link below.

Yelp – App Store

Changelog for Yelp version 8.7.0:

• For you early adopters with the new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, it’s time to get pumped. The Yelp app is now optimized for your fancy new phones.
• You’re going to love our new Directions button which tells you just how long it’ll take to walk or drive to the business.

Classic point and click adventure The Longest Journey lands on iOS

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Classic point and click adventure The Longest Journey lands on iOS

There’s nothing better than being able to play your favorite childhood games once more and drowning in nostalgia. Those of you who’ve played classic point and click game The Longest Journey will be delighted to know that a remastered version has just landed on iOS. The Longest Journey was originally released by Norwegian studio Funcom in November 1999 for Microsoft Windows and met with critical acclaim.

“Explore an interactive and beautifully created universe from the perspective of April Ryan, a young art student who soon discovers that there is more to her world than meets the eye. With the power to pass between worlds like others pass from waking to sleep, April must embark on the longest journey of her life; a journey not only across twin worlds, but also into her very own heart and soul. Embark on a voyage across phenomenal worlds, encounter a fantastic cast of unforgettable characters, and unravel one of the most epic stories ever told.”

The Longest Journey Remastered brings support for touch based input, however, the gameplay has been left mostly untouched. The game is supported on the iPad, iPhone and iPod. It costs $8.99 and has been soft launched in New Zealand and Australia. However, it should be launched globally soon. The mobile release comes after the launch of Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey, which hit PC last week. Grab the game at the store link below.

The Longest Journey Remastered – App Store

OneDrive gets updated on Windows Phone with new UI, business account support

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Microsoft has updated OneDrive on Windows Phone to version 4.4.0.0. The update brings a new UI to the app on the platform along with support for business account which was previously missing. The app allows you to log in using both your personal and business account and the new design allows you to seamlessly switch between your business and personal account. Besides the app also gets various bug fixes and minor improvements.

Changelog for version 4.4.0.0.:

  • Improved design
  • OneDrive for Business support
  • Sign in with both your personal OneDrive and your OneDrive for Business accounts
  • Organize and open your OneDrive for Business files
  • Save new files to your OneDrive for Business account
  • Easily send your OneDrive for Business files
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

Earlier Microsoft announced that Office 365 users will now get unlimited storage space on OneDrive on all platforms, thus giving users access to unlimited storage for as low as $6.99 a month. The offer will be valid across all Office 365 subscriptions (Office 365 Home, Personal, and University customers).

Grab OneDrive on Windows Phone at the store link below.

OneDrive – Windows Phone Store

Fitbit for Windows Phone updated with background sync, Cortana support and more

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Fitbit for Windows Phone updated with background sync, Cortana support and more

Windows Phone apps are often criticized for not getting timely updates. Fortunately, you can exclude Firbit from that list since the app just got a new update on the platform. The update is rather big, adding tons of new features and improvements.

The latest update brings support for new Fitbit devices including the recently launched Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge. The app has been worked upon in collaboration with Microsoft and the results are clear. The app now features Cortana integration, allowing users to log close to 350,000 foods using just voice commands. Fitbit challenges have also been unlocked, bringing the app on par with Android and iOS counterparts. Then the app gets support for background sync and push notifications. Lastly, the app also gets support for four additional languages, namely German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Similar changes are expected to be introduced in the Windows 8.1 version of the app in the coming weeks. Grab the app from the store link below.

Fitbit – Windows Phone

Changelog for Fitbit version 1.3.138.9122:

  • Cortana : Available today in beta, Fitbit has worked closely with Microsoft to create a custom experience for Cortana inside the Fitbit app to make tracking food and activities more efficient. By speaking to Cortana, users can quickly log any of the 350,000 foods in the Fitbit database, all while using natural language like “Fitbit, I ate lasagna for dinner” or “Fitbit, I had a coffee with breakfast.” Users can also create silent alarms for Fitbit trackers
  • Fitbit Challenges : Fitbit’s newest app addition brings even more motivation and fun to Fitbit’s Windows Phone app (as well as to iOS and Android apps). With Fitbit Challenges, users can directly compete with up to 10 friends and family to help meet and beat goals in new competitions, including Daily Showdown, Workweek Hustle and Weekend Warrior
  • MobileTrack : With MobileTrack, Windows Phone users without a Fitbit can still get in on the action. Mobile devices with MobileTrack use Microsoft’s Motion Data (SensorCore) to track steps directly from the smartphone (Microsoft Lumia phones only)
  • Background Sync and Push Notifications : Users can now experience background syncing and push notifications for Challenges, messages, progress updates and more
  • New Language Support : Initially available worldwide in English, the Fitbit app for Windows Phone now offers French, German, Italian and Spanish language

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