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10 best Temple Run style Android games

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Temple Run is one of the most popular games in the history of Android. Virtually everyone has tried the game before. Even if you love the mechanics, the game can get boring thanks to its repetitive nature. The good news is that there are other options available. Here are the best Temple Run style games for Android!

Alto's Adventure

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Alto's Adventure came out in 2016 and it's been a phenomenal success. It's a 2D, side-scrolling infinite runner where you must descend the never-ending hill, avoid obstacle, collect coins, and corral runaway llamas. The graphics are simple, but effective and the mechanics are easy enough to learn quickly. You'll also have tricks to pull off, goals to finish, and leaderboards to top. It's freemium game like most Temple Run style games, but you should be able to enjoy it anyway.

Download now on Google Play!
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Despicable Me (Minion Rush)

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Despicable Me is a fairly classic infinite runner. It uses the traditional third-person view and you'll play as a Minion as you run around, avoid obstacles, take on boss fights, and collect items. The settings are based on the popular movies. That means it's colorful and vibrant. The game is also kid-friendly which makes it an easy decision for parents. It's a freemium game which isn't ideal and it's quite aggressive with it, but it's good once you get passed that.

Download now on Google Play!

Into the Dead

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Into the Dead is another infinite runner that does things a little bit differently. In this title, you'll be running for your life through a never-ending hoard of zombies that are trying to get at you. You'll be provided with weaponry and means to defend yourself and you're tasked with staying alive as long as possible. The graphics provide a spooky atmosphere and it makes the entire experience just delightful. There are also leaderboards for you to climb as well as missions and goals to complete. It's not quite like Temple Run, but it's just as good.

Download now on Google Play!

Jetpack Joyride

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Jetpack Joyride is one of the most popular infinite runners out there. It's a side-scrolling runner where you play as a dude named Barry. Barry also has a jetpack, obviously. Your goal will be to make it as far as you can while you avoid obstacles, take down bad guys, and collect as many coins as possible. The coins you collect can then be traded in for new gear, new vehicles, and power ups. It features one-touch game play which makes it easy to play on the subway. It's not quite like Temple Run, but you get the same level of enjoyment out of it!

Download now on Google Play!

Smash Hit

[Price: Free / $1.99]
Smash Hit is one of the few infinite runners that is also a pay-once game. You'll have a first person perspective in this one and you'll be throwing metal balls at panes of glass to avoid getting hit. The trick is that the number of balls you have available to throw also doubles as your life total so you'll want to be careful when and where you throw. It also features an online multiplayer mode, saved games, and stats if you get the pro version. It's beautifully done and remains one of the best games like Temple Run.

Download now on Google Play!

Sonic Dash 1 and 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Sonic Dash 1 and 2 are temple run style games that feature everyone's favorite blue hedgehog. These games will have you doing the exact same sorts of things you did in the classic video games, including collecting coins, avoiding obstacles, and defeating Dr Robotnik. They just take place in an infinite runner setting instead of a game with levels. Everything works about as well as you'd expect and you can also play with Knuckles, Tails, Amy, and a new character named Sticks. It's a freemium game through-and-through, so do keep that in mind.

Download now on Google Play!

Subway Surfers

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Subway Surfers is one of the most popular infinite runners of all time. It might even be up there with Temple Run itself. This game seems to have a little bit of everything. You'll be jumping on trains, flying on a jetpack, surfing with a hoverboard, and, of course, you'll be dodging obstacles and keeping away from the big bad guy. It's a simple game with colorful graphics, and it's even kid friendly. You can't ask for much more in a game like Temple Run. The only bad part is the freemium price tag.

Download now on Google Play!

Supersonic HD

[Price: Free / $0.99]
Supersonic HD is another one of those rare infinite runners that has a pay-once price tag. This game features minimal graphics, intense game play, and power ups that you don't have to spend real money to get. The idea for this one is that you're traveling through a tunnel and you have to keep time on the clock. There are items to pick up that increase your time and you'll need to avoid obstacles to keep going. It's a bit intense, especially if you get motion sick, but it's still pretty enjoyable. You can also add your own music to the game which will create environments based on your music.

Download now on Google Play!

Yodo1 Games

[Price: Free with in-app purchase]
Yodo1 Games have an increasing collection of fun little infinite runners. You've probably heard of their bigger hits like Crossy Road and Rodeo Stampede, but they also have titles such as Looty Dungeon, and Rooms of Doom that are equally good. All of their games have a certain look and feel to them so once you've played one, you pretty much know what you're getting into with the others. They're all freemium games, but their freemium strategy is far more relaxed than most.

Download now on Google Play!

Zombie Highway 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Zombie Highway 2 is an infinite runner where you drive down a road forever while fending off zombies. They'll jump from various parts of the road on to your vehicle and attempt to flip you over. You'll be able to use obstacles in the road to scrape them off and you'll also have some weapons at your disposal. There are also options for what kind of cards you use, power ups, and you'll have a list of objectives that you can complete as well. It's pretty fun, at least for a while.

Download now on Google Play!

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vendredi 30 septembre 2016

Type in 5 different languages at once with latest SwiftKey Beta

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SwiftKey has been on the news a lot as of late: it got itself in a bit of an awkward situation a few months ago and had to suspend its cloud syncing, and just a few weeks ago, it announced that the keyboard will now be powered by a neural network to improve suggestions. With the latest beta, SwiftKey takes that even further by adding more languages, and now you can even type in five different languages at once!

Among the new additions that are coming with the latest beta, the biggest one might be its support for five simultaneous languages. Yes, five. If you are multilingual – and especially if you speak more than two languages – switching back and forth between languages can be very annoying. SwiftKey already supported two languages to be typed at once, but now the company has increased that number to five. No more tediously searching for the right language!

Another is the expansion of its neural network support. Earlier in September, SwiftKey introduced us to its new word prediction system: a neural network. It essentially looks at the whole sentence rather than a few preceding words to offer better suggestions. Unfortunately, the neural network was only available for English, but now French, German, and Spanish will also be powered by the company's neural network.

With the latest beta version, you also get more language support and some UI changes. You can check out the full changelog below:

You can now type in 5 languages at once!
We've added 4 new languages: Sindhi Pakistan, Pashto, Scottish Gaelic, Uyghur
New Neural Net languages: French, German & Spanish
You can now turn on/off key press popups
New setting in a tablet layout to turn on/off dedicated emoji key that appears to the left of the space bar
No more red underlines when typing in multiple languages
Bottom row now visible on stroke + emoji + arrow + landscape layout

iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy Note 7 Camera Shootout

This post originally appeared on our sister site TabTimes.com

It's the battle of the beasts, with the iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fighting over the title for the best over-sized smartphone in the market. But let's put all other features and capabilities aside to focus on the camera, easily one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a good smartphone.

We have been playing around with both devices for some time and decided to put their shooters against each other in a feisty encounter in Sydney. Which will come out victorious? Let's compare some images to find out.

In the galleries below, images captured by the Apple iPhone 7 Plus are on the left, while images from the Galaxy Note 7 are on the right. All images have been compressed to 1440 pixels wide and you can see the full, unedited images in our Flickr gallery.

Gallery 1

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is outputting warmer tones and more saturated colors, which some may argue gives this specific image a bit of a more dramatic look. It's certainly a nice photo, but once we look closer we can see the iPhone 7 Plus image on the left does display crisper details on the rocks. The iPhone also seems to capture a much more realistic photo.

Gallery 2

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is definitely winning this round. Samsung's photo shows improved exposure on the front, all while showing superior shadow handling in the background. The iPhone's picture also seems to have duller colors, in general. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 appears to handle dynamic range much better.

Gallery 3

Once again, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is displaying better handling of shadows and highlights. Furthermore, the image on the right shows more detail. The iPhone 7 Plus does capture a great image too, but the tint seems to be a bit too green.

Gallery 4

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 continues proving its camera performance with better shadows and highlights. Just take a look at the darker areas in the park and you will see how much more detail the Samsung phablet captures. Some prefer the way Samsung works with temperature, but those who prefer warmer images might like the iPhone 7 Plus image better.

Gallery 5

The iPhone's odd green tint is back, but that is not the only thing making its photo a bit inferior. We manage to see more details in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 photo's image. It is crisper, there's more visibility in the shade and even the buildings in the background look clearer.

Gallery 6

The iPhone 7 Plus image does show more detail in the background, but its colors seem a little duller. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is producing a striking image with great shadow handling, but its colors seem to be over-saturated. Neither is perfect, but the Galaxy Note 7's photo does look prettier.

Gallery 7

What's going on with the iPhone 7 Plus? It must not be great for shooting cities. The green hue is back and shadows seem much less visible. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may provide an image that seems a bit overly processed and almost looks like a filter was added, but at least it's a good picture.

Gallery 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is on fire! OK… excuse the joke. But really, it just keeps producing better images than the iPhone 7 Plus. Just take a look at the crisp details in buildings and the shadowed areas. You can see much more of what's going on. It does still show signs of over-processing, though.

Gallery 9

I am a bit broken with this one. I happen to like the color reproduction and contrast in the iPhone's photo, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 image does still handle shadows much better. Just take a look at the streets down below and see the difference in detail.

Gallery 10

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This is a very similar image to some of the ones we have seen above, so don't be surprised to see similar results. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handles shadows and details better. And yes, both the green tint (iPhone) and the colder temperature (Samsung) are back.

Gallery 11

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The iPhone 7 Plus definitely wins this round, and I believe it is mostly because it knew how to work the exposure and processing better. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is lighting up the building too much, as well as making it warmer (too warm for our liking). Therefore, the iPhone image shows less distractions and better details.

Gallery 12

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Great photograph, right? What a stunning city, and both did a great job capturing, but I feel like Samsung's camera makes the city look more… alive. The way the lights and colors pop out really makes the image more enticing.

Gallery 13

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Except for their odd coloring tendencies, both images seem to be equally as good. The only main difference is that I feel the iPhone 7 Plus managed to capture a bit more details of the city in the background. But they both need to be able to handle the contrast and dynamic range a bit better. The bridge itself is too under-exposed in both instances.

Gallery 14

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Things start changing once we get a little closer to our subject. In these images there's an interesting shift, as the iPhone 7 Plus now seems to show much better exposure and color reproduction. The sculpture is shown in more detail, the building in the back looks clearer and the trees display a lot more detail.

We do notice there is more detail in the sky with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, though. The iPhone 7 Plus image displays no sky at all! It's just white.

Gallery 15

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Exposure and details show better in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7-taken image this time around. We get a better view of the shadows in the sculpture, as well as under the fountain.

Gallery 16

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Both images here look great, but we can see a clear difference in processing. Samsung makes all the colors saturated and images crisper. We do notice its easier to see details in the iPhone image, though. Especially when looking at the people and the building's outer side.

Wrap up

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You can't go wrong with either camera, but it is true that they are very different. In terms of quality and detail, both devices have their specific strengths and weaknesses.

Mainly, I notice that the iPhone 7 Plus may be for those who want a more realistic photo experience. The colors can be dull and the shadows too harsh, but they do produce what seems like a more accurate representation of the scene. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may be for those who want images that really pop. They are good at dramatizing images in processing, but a few elements may make photos look a bit too artificial at times.

At the same time, each phone has a tendency to alter color, depending on the subject being photographed. We noticed warmer colors and a greenish tint in a few of the iPhone 7 Plus photographs, while shots coming from the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 looks colder and more saturated.

What do you make of these image comparisons though? Which photos do you think suit your preferences better? Vote in the poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Burly Men at Sea is a storybook-esque adventure worth having, now out for Android

Looking for something a little different to check out this weekend, now that the work (or school) week is over? Burly Men at Sea might be exactly what you're looking for. This unique storybook-esque game is the brain child of Brain&Brain (pun intended), a husband-and-wife developer team, and it's now out on Android.

Based on a 20th century Scandinavian folklore, the game's storyline revolves around the three brothers named Brave Beard, Hasty Beard and Steady Beard who set out to find a map in a bottle, only to end up awash on a shore. What makes the game standout is its storybook structure. Each playthrough is designed for completion in a single sitting, but once that story is over, there are plenty of new playthroughs waiting for you the next time you start up the game.

Burly Men at Sea draws its strength from a lot of factors such as its minimalist design, outlandish characterization and some elements of surprise. The simplicity in particular is, perhaps, what will appeal most to the gamers. Plus, you get to relax with its atmospheric soundtrack and pastel colors on the screen.

Burly Men at Sea is available for download from the Play Store now for $4.99. What do you think of this one? Anyone try it out yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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A beginner’s guide to video chat

It finally happened: With a few quick swipes and taps, our mobile devices become conduits of live two-way video through which we can speak face-to-face with family members, significant others, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Video chat is no longer science fiction and can be part of our daily communications. However, it seems that only a relative few are actually using this game-changing technology,

According to a study from last fall, about 68 percent of all American adults own a smartphone, which is roughly two in three American adults. Of those people, less than half (47 percent) have ever used video chat platforms on their smartphones, and this represents a sharp increase from 33 percent in 2013 and 19 percent in 2011. Obviously, there are more and more people using video chat on their smartphones. On the other hand, with several capable video chat platforms from which to choose, why are only a minority of smartphone users using them?

One reason could be that it can sometimes be difficult to have off-the-cuff video chats in the same way we make phone calls. It's one thing to jump out of the shower to take an important phone call and another matter to video chat with someone while wearing only a towel. Video chat requires more foresight and preparation than is necessary for phone calls. Or perhaps you're of the opinion that video chat seems more complicated than it's worth. If that's the case, fear not. We have you covered.

If the release of Google Duo tells us anything, it's that video chat is as relevant as ever and will likely hold a prominent place in mobile communication as we move forward. Whether you're simply a late adopter or haven't gotten around to learning how the whole "video chat thing" works, the following is a concise guide to the art of the video chat using four of the most popular and easy-to-use platforms: Google Duo, Google Hangouts, Skype, and Facebook Messenger.

Google Duo

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It's no surprise that some of the best video chat platforms for Android users are the ones that were actually made by Google, with the first in our guide being Duo. Google Duo is the latest video chat platform for Android and Google seems to be banking on it becoming the Android equivalent of Apple's FaceTime for iOS. However, the key difference (and what should be a major advantage, but that's another story) between Duo and FaceTime is that the former supports both Android and iOS. This means if your friends download Duo, you'll be able to video chat with all of them no matter who carries an iPhone and who carries an Android. (Apologies to the dozen or so Windows Phone users out there who are feeling left out.)

How to start using Google Duo for video chat

Setup your Google Duo account: First, download the Google Dup app from the Play Store and complete the painless setup process. It will ask for your cell number so it can send a verification code via text, which allows Duo to link your cell number to your Google Duo account. The app recognizes anyone who's signed up for Duo using phone numbers stored in a device's contacts list. By verifying and linking your cell number to your account, your friends will be able to see that you're available for Duo video chats.
Open Duo and begin initiating a video chat: When you open Duo, you'll notice the app immediately activates your front-facing camera, showing you a live image of yourself with a "Video call" button underneath. Click that button.
Choose someone for a video chat: At this point, you will see an in-app list of your contacts. Any contacts who are already using Duo will appear at the very top of the list, followed by the remainder of your contacts, each with their own "invite" button so you can invite them to use Duo. Begin your video chat by clicking on the name of the Duo user of your choice. Duo will begin to call that person in much the same way as a regular phone call. As long as your recipient has a WiFi or LTE connection, he or she will be prompted to answer or decline your "video call".

Something else that should be mentioned here is a feature called "Knock Knock". Instead of seeing the photo that's associated with your contact information, Knock Knock lets the person whom you are calling actually see you via your front-facing camera before he or she answers the call. It's a bit of an odd feature that has brought up issues concerning privacy, but you have the option to turn off Knock Knock in the settings. If you have Knock Knock turned on, make sure you're actually ready for your video chat before you begin initiating the connection.

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Google Hangouts

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For those of us who prefer the simple, unadulterated predictability of Google services, Hangouts is typically the preferred means of conducting video chats. Granted, many of us will go off and explore new services and platforms on occasion, but we routinely return to Hangouts because it's simple and reliable. If Duo is the new kid on the block who's trying to make friends, Hangouts is that dude who comes home from college to throw great parties throughout the summers and during the holidays.

Unlike Duo, Hangouts isn't just for video chat. When it was unveiled in mid-2013, Google Hangouts — which took its name from the popular Hangouts video chat feature of Google+ — was multifunctional, proprietary communications platform for instant messaging, voice calls, and video chat. In short order, SMS integration was added to Hangouts, but more recently was ported off Hangouts and into its own separate application called Messages. Today, there seems to be a dichotomy among Hangouts users: people who use Hangouts for instant messaging (typically a business scenario) and people who use Hangouts for video chat.

Getting started with video chat on Google Hangouts

Sign up for Hangouts: Chances are you've already signed up for Hangouts and used it for one reason or another. It doesn't require a cell phone number and comes pre-installed on virtually all Android phones, so all it takes to start using it is to be signed into your Google account.
Begin initiating a video chat: Open Hangouts and click the "+" button in the bottom-right corner. This will give you three different options: start an instant messaging session with one person, with a group of people, or to start a video chat. Choose the video chat option.
Find someone for a video chat: At this point, you'll see a list of your contacts. The people currently using Hangouts and, therefore, are ready to video chat will have quotation marks stamped on the edge of their profile pictures. As well, the words "On Hangouts" will appear next to their names. Click on the person with whom you want to video chat and Hangouts will start to call that person in much the same way as a normal phone call.

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Skype

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Although most Android users are intimately acquainted with Hangouts, Skype tends to be the most widely-recognized option and there's surely no platform that's as strongly associated with video chat as Skype. Part of this is due to Skype being available on basically every mobile and desktop operating system that exists. But it has been around for the longest, too, with Skype having made its debut in 2003. Other services come and go, but Skype remains a favorite among video chat users, especially those who chat regularly with people in other countries.

Start Skyping in three easy steps

Download Skype app and create an account: First, you'll need to download the Skype app from the Play Store on your Android smartphone. Upon opening Skype for the first time, you'll be prompted to log in or create an account; choose the latter option. You'll be required to provide either your phone number or your email address so that other Skype users can find you and engage in video chats, voice calls, and instant messaging.
Find someone for a Skype video chat: Once you've signed up and successfully logged into the Skype app, you'll be greeted by the main screen with three separate tabs at the top; choose the center tab, which is for your contacts. Here you'll see all the contacts you have stored on your phone. Those who aren't using Skype will have "Invite" buttons located beside their names while those that are using Skype will have a blank space there instead. Click on the user with whom you want to Skype, which will bring up a thread where you and that person can exchange instant messages.
Initiate a Skype video chat: Near the top of the screen by the recipient's name, you'll see a video camera icon. Simply click that video camera icon to begin "calling" that person for a video chat. If that person is using a device on which Skype is installed and has some type of internet connection, he or she will be able to accept.

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Facebook Messenger

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If there's any company that could be said to rival Google in terms of its prominence in our daily lives, it's definitely Facebook. It may no longer be at the forefront of the social media hype train like it was just a couple years ago, but it's still the biggest social network there is. If you're skeptical, consider these figures: Earlier this year, it was found that Facebook has 1.59 billion users who are active at least throughout the month.

Let that sink in for a moment. In 2013, the whole world's population was 7.125 billion people; if that figure is similar today, over 22 percent of the global population uses Facebook regularly; keep in mind this number includes only active users, which, looking just at the U.S., is nearly 75 percent of all American adults who are online. By comparison, Facebook-owned Instagram has 400 million active users while Twitter has 320 million active users.

In providing these statistics, I hope your takeaway from this is that there's a pretty significant chunk of the population using Facebook, which has been steadily expanding its wheelhouse, building out its social network into something more. Case in point: Facebook Messenger. It used to be that you could exchange Facebook messages within the actual Facebook app; however, following the launch of the separate messaging app in 2011, Facebook Messenger soon became the only way to exchange Facebook messages between mobile devices. More recently, SMS integration, voice calls, and video chat has been incorporated into Facebook Messenger. Since most of your family members and friends are probably using Facebook, this may be the most convenient option when it comes to using video chat since it won't require anyone to sign up for new and unfamiliar services.

Using Facebook Messenger for video chat

Download and sign into Facebook Messenger: You probably already have Facebook Messenger set up; however, if you've not yet used it, download Facebook Messenger from the Play Store. Open the app and either sign into your Facebook account or follow the prompts to create a new one. It will ask for your cell number, which is optional; providing your cell number will allow people with whom you're not Facebook friends but who have your cell number saved in their phones to contact you via Facebook Messenger.
Find someone for a video chat: After logging into Facebook Messenger, you'll be taken to the main screen where you'll see any messages you've exchanged with Facebook friends in the past. If you have "favorited" any of your friends, you'll likely see a special section for your favorite contacts here, too. If you don't see anyone with whom you want to video chat, look to the tabs running along the top of the screen and choose the icon that looks like a telephone. This will take you to a list of your contacts who are ready and able to receive voice calls and video chats.
Initiate the video chat: Once you've found the person with whom you want to video chat, it's as simple as pressing the corresponding button. Beside each person on the list, you'll see two icons, a telephone and a video camera. Press the video camera and Facebook Messenger will begin to "call" the recipient much like a regular phone call. Be aware that while you wait for an answer, the call will be minimized to a small window at the top-right corner of the screen, allowing you to continue using your device while you wait for your recipient to answer.

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This concludes our lesson for today, and I want to hear from you. Now that you're a bonafide video chat expert, does it seem like something you will or would like to use? Were you already using video chat? Sound off in the comment section below and make sure to share this video chat guide with anyone who might be having trouble adopting this relatively newfangled, easier-than-it-looks technology. And as always, keep it tuned to Android Authority as we continue to be your go-to source for all things Android.

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Facebook’s ‘Messenger Day’ is yet another Snapchat Story clone

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Texting? That's so 2010. Snapchat is how millennials communicate with one another, and its popularity is so huge that it seems like everyone wants to get in on the action. We have blatant clones like Snow, but we also have Facebook, a company's that has been subtly and steadily experimenting with some Snapchat-esque features as of late.

First it was Instagram Stories: just like Snapchat, users could upload a picture or a short video to show a snippet of their lives, which would then disappear after 24 hours. After that, Facebook launched Lifestage, which is essentially a creepier version of Snapchat with an age restriction. Now, according to reports, Facebook is testing "Messenger Day" within its messaging app, which functions very much like Snapchat Story.

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Messenger Day seems to be available only in Poland for now, which makes sense given the fact that Snapchat hasn't gained much momentum there yet. According to Facebook, this is a small test and may or may not come to other regions:

We know that people come to Messenger to share everyday moments with friends and family. In Poland we are running a small test of new ways for people to share those updates visually. We have nothing more to announce at this time.

Just like Snapchat Story, you can post a photo or a video of a moment, which will disappear after 24 hours. You can also send it to a specific recipient. One interesting thing about Messenger Day is that it seems to have borrowed some elements from the Lifestage app that Facebook launched earlier this year.

It is very sticker-centric as you can see, and most of them are very specific. Whereas on Snapchat, stickers are a little more versatile and general, Messenger Day has specific sticker categories so you can show how you're feeling, what you're up to, what you want to do, etc. all through stickers. Although we will have to wait and see how Messenger Day does in Poland, I think Facebook's approach to filters and stickers may prove itself to be a sufficient distinguishing factor.

Whereas on Snapchat, stickers are a little more versatile and general, Messenger Day has specific categories so you can show how you're feeling, what you're up to, what you want to do, etc.

What are your thoughts on Messenger Day? If you are in Poland and have used it, let us know in the comment section below!

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Deal: Get an LG G5, Garmin Vivofit 3, and $70 worth of accessories for just $479

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While the LG G5 never quite caught on quite like the OEM had likely hoped, it still remains a solid, generally underrated device. This is especially true if you can find it for the right price. In the past we've seen the LG G5 as cheap as $409.99. The latest offer might not be quite as impressive at $479, but when you factor in the added $170 in freebies, it's actually a pretty solid offer.

In addition to the LG G5, B&H is offering an extra battery, battery charging cradle, and a Garmin vivofit 3, which happens to rank on our best fitness tracker list and is valued at $100.

As a reminder, the LG G5 comes with great specs, including a 5.3-inch QHD display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 16MP/8MP cameras and a 2800 mAh battery. All inside a modular body that gives access to its removable battery and lets you potentially add on extra capabilities. It's also worth noting this is the North American version of the LG G5, and therefore is said to be compatible with both CDMA and GSM carriers.

What do you think, is the LG G5 worth picking up with the added bonuses? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments.

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