Amazon acquiring Goodreads back in March 2013 wasn't without controversy; weathering accusations of censorship and hindering creativity when user reviews and ratings were deleted without any warning. Since then, Goodreads has held steady as the go-to book recommendation service. This week, Amazon has released a welcome update to their iOS app (with an Android update heading our … [Read more...] about Amazon Updates Goodreads App for iOS
Android News
Google Adding Transparency to In-App Purchase Prices
According to Google, price ranges for in-app purchase will be listed on their detail pages within the Play store --including those fees payable for virtual products and subscriptions. Recent changes had already indicated whether in-app purchases were present within each title, but this takes it a thankful step further.I expect reactions to this change will be mixed. In … [Read more...] about Google Adding Transparency to In-App Purchase Prices
Major Fruit Ninja Update Coming in Early October
Fruit Ninja is one of those games that is cleverly simple but difficult to master; it is face-paced enough to keep you engaged, but quick enough to play it easily passes the time in waiting rooms. Fans of the existing 'swipe and slice' styling may be excited to discover that the game is being rebuilt from the ground up in early October, with a fresh user interface and new menu. … [Read more...] about Major Fruit Ninja Update Coming in Early October
Play Alien Creeps: Tower Defense Extraterrestrial Style
There are plenty of games around just like it, but sometimes you need a little tower defense strategy game time to help you unwind. To that end, Alien Creeps TD is a game worthy of your attention. Brought to you by the developers at Outplay Entertainment, Alien Creeps TD is equal parts challenging and addictive. A quick tutorial when you begin the game will get you started, and … [Read more...] about Play Alien Creeps: Tower Defense Extraterrestrial Style
Patent Reveals Possible New BlackBerry Keyboard Design
Since the beginning of the smartphone, BlackBerry has held fairly strong (with very few exceptions) to the idea that users want a physical keyboard. With the upcoming BlackBerry Passport, this philosophy stays true --and if a patent application that was recently discovered is any indication, nothing will be changing anytime soon.Text from the patent application indicates a … [Read more...] about Patent Reveals Possible New BlackBerry Keyboard Design
The Maze Runner Game Arrives on Android
The Maze Runner phenomenon is running wild --beginning with a book series by James Dashner and evolving into an action film currently in theatres, the trilogy is now complete with an officially licensed mobile game released by PikPok (developed by Sticky Studios). Players are invited to follow a group of teenagers known as the Gladers around a complex maze in which they have … [Read more...] about The Maze Runner Game Arrives on Android
Amazon Allows Family Sharing for Purchases
One of the joys of reading has always been the ability to share books with your loved ones --how many times have you found a new favourite book that you can't wait to discuss with the people around you? While there have been band-aid solutions and workarounds for a while now, being able to share digital book purchases from Amazon hasn't been possible... until now! Amazon's new … [Read more...] about Amazon Allows Family Sharing for Purchases
Instapaper for iOS Goes Freemium, Gets Updates
With the arrival of iOS 8, apps are starting to release updates to take advantage of the new features. Instapaper is no exception, adding several new features this week but also moving to a freemium business model. What this means for users is that the universal iOS app can now be downloaded for free --with the old subscription package being renamed to Instapaper … [Read more...] about Instapaper for iOS Goes Freemium, Gets Updates
Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Spotify fans in the US, with a premium subscription, now have an additional incentive to enjoy the popular music streaming service: full support for Amazon Fire TV. For those who may not be familiar already, Spotify offers on-demand access to more than 20 million songs instantly (with no Internet connection required and no interruption for advertisements).In their launch … [Read more...] about Spotify Delivers Streaming Music to Amazon Fire TV
Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Chromecast is enjoying increasing support from app developers, which is good news for those of us with Android devices and the desire to make them interact with our televisions. Thanks to recent updates, this capability has been added to: Twitch.tv, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, iHeartRadio, and DramaFever.What will you enjoy with these apps? With the three … [Read more...] about Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Avenged Sevenfold Plans Rock and RPG in Hail to the King: Deathbat
If you are fans of the music by Avenged Sevenfold, and you really like the horror genre, news that the band is about to release a new action-RPG game for your iOS and Android devices will be very exciting. In Hail to the King: Deathbat you are invited to fight your way through Nightmare and Bat Country, parts of an animated web series already developed and … [Read more...] about Avenged Sevenfold Plans Rock and RPG in Hail to the King: Deathbat
Fight Off The Sinister Six in Spider-Man Unlimited for Android
There are plenty of action hero games available in the mobile world, but few that capture the true essence of their comic book beginnings. In Spider-Man Unlimited, Gameloft has found a way to marry an action-packed arcade adventure game with the hand-drawn charm of a classic Marvel comic.The aim of the game is to defeat the Sinister Six. They have opened a dimensional … [Read more...] about Fight Off The Sinister Six in Spider-Man Unlimited for Android
Design and Sell Custom Merchandise with Makr iOS App
If you are feeling equal parts creative and entrepreneurial, Makr by Happy Media could be the app you need to succeed (using only your phone). Using your own visual identity or logo, create custom swag (like t-shirts, tote bags, or temporary tattoos). Once your items are mocked-up and looking just right, you can then sell your merchandise in the built-in online store (letting … [Read more...] about Design and Sell Custom Merchandise with Makr iOS App