News that Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest IV for Android, an epic RPG from a familiar (and very successful) RPG franchise, is very exciting. Dubbed as the first installment in the Zenithian Trilogy, this adventure spans across 5 chapters with each one giving focus to a different cast of characters.Avid gamers will tell you that Dragon Quest is an advanced RPG, … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest IV Arrives On Android
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Yahoo Adds Google Encryption to Email Service
Following the implementation of an end-to-end encryption upgrade by Google to their Gmail service, Yahoo has announced that by 2015 their email offering will also use the same security enhancements.Yahoo's Chief Information Security Officer, Alex Stamos, took the opportunity during his speech at the recent Black Hat conference to discuss these upgrades and note that … [Read more...] about Yahoo Adds Google Encryption to Email Service
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS
If the idea of playing a courtroom adventure game on your Apple device sounds appealing, stay tuned: Capcom Unity has released Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies into the Japanese App Store --and all expectations are that it will be delivered to North America and Europe very soon (and in full HD)!Originally released in the Nintendo eShop for their 3DS gaming … [Read more...] about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Coming to iOS
Women Spending More Time and Money on Mobile Games
According to a new study by Flurry, industry leaders when it comes to mobile analytics, females spent more time and money on mobile games than their male counterparts.To find their numbers, Flurry reviewed games that had an install base of 1.1 million devices or more participating in their ad platform. Based on those numbers, they learned that "women make 31% more … [Read more...] about Women Spending More Time and Money on Mobile Games
DISH Anywhere Gets Facelift and Feature Upgrades
For DISH subscribers, the DISH Anywhere app has become indispensable. Using the app, you can watch every TV channel covered by your subscription on your Android devices --whether it is live or recorded, putting a full-featured DVR in the palm of your hands (literally). Thanks to an update, DISH Anywhere now looks even better on your tablet with a completely redesigned UI and … [Read more...] about DISH Anywhere Gets Facelift and Feature Upgrades
Android L Will Include Multiple User Support
There are plenty of reasons to run multiple user profiles on your Android smartphone, whether you want to separate work from your personal life or you have family members that share a single device. Technically we have been able to use more than one user profile since Android 4.2, but it was a workaround solution and not terribly convenient. Now with the upcoming Android L … [Read more...] about Android L Will Include Multiple User Support
Timber App Brings Tinder to BlackBerry 10
Generally BlackBerry doesn't get to see the big name apps hitting their platform, but knock-offs and look-a-likes are very common. Timber is in good company, joining the ranks of iGrann, Whine, Snap2Chat and Spo2fy. No matter, BlackBerry users will be excited that a third party Tinder client is available from BlackBerry World.Developed by Nemory Studios, Timber gives … [Read more...] about Timber App Brings Tinder to BlackBerry 10
New U.S. Rules Make Inflight Calls Unlikely
One of the hottest topics out there is whether we will be able to actively use our smartphones in airplanes while they are mid-flight. While some signs seemed to indicate that luxury was coming soon, it now appears that the United States Department of Transportation (DoT) is working to establish rules that would not allow you to receive or place phone calls while on a … [Read more...] about New U.S. Rules Make Inflight Calls Unlikely
Microsoft Claims Samsung Stopped Making Patent License Payments
Samsung should take note that Microsoft doesn't fool around when patent license payments arrive late. Microsoft asserts that they have hundreds of patents that are required for any manufacturer making Android phones: Samsung included.Corporate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Microsoft, David Howard, spoke toward the lawsuit, stating that: "Today's legal … [Read more...] about Microsoft Claims Samsung Stopped Making Patent License Payments
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Brings Celebrity Fun to Android
Even if you have no idea why she is famous, you would have to be living under a rock to to avoid hearing about Kim Kardashian. If you are dying to know how she became an A-list celebrity, playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game for Android will guide you through all of the steps you need to succeed.There is no end to the cheese factor with this game. You begin by … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Brings Celebrity Fun to Android
Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Strategy Analytics has shared their research on global smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2014, and the news is good for Android (but not so much for Apple). While overall shipments of smartphones grew by 27% (moving from 233M units in Q2 2013 to 295.2M units in Q2 2014), Android now enjoys having 85% of the total market share.Of course, it could be worse... … [Read more...] about Android Represents 85% of the Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Fling Delivers Instant Messaging Spam
Marketed by social start-up Unii as an exciting way to share life's moments with the world, Fling is one part Snapchat and one part spam. With that said, the premise is very enticing: snap a photo and let the app send it out to 50 random Fling users (while avoiding any users that you actually may want to see it).Are you on the receiving end of a random Fling photo? You … [Read more...] about Fling Delivers Instant Messaging Spam
Instagram Becomes Latest Snapchat Rival
In the instant messaging game, everybody wants to be Snapchat; Instagram is no exception. With the launch of Bolt, Instagram has moved beyond images of what everybody had for supper and enters the world of instant sharing of photos and videos with your friends.The interface is basically the same as we have seen in every competing app: one tap takes and sends a photo while … [Read more...] about Instagram Becomes Latest Snapchat Rival